Author: Paul J. Gough

Nippon Steel and United States Steel remain mum about their next moves following President Trump’s unexpected intervention in their merger plans.

The companies now have six months — instead of 30 days as President Biden’s order previously said — as they work to appeal the order.

Biden’s decision ended a yearslong pause on the deal, which would have resulted in Nippon Steel moving its main U.S. office from Houston to Pittsburgh.

“We are implementing changes designed to drive operational efficiencies and to enhance returns in fiber solutions and small cells,” Crown Castle’s CEO said.

The newly formed Sustainable Aviation Fuel Coalition wants to see federal policies that would help create a robust domestic market with lower prices and higher supply.

The deal has run into bipartisan opposition in Congress — as well as from both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump — and United Steelworkers.

Ted Miller said he’s willing to step in as executive chairman, and that he has remained in the industry even after leaving Crown Castle.

The proposed rule will be debated by environmentalists and the industry.

Pittsburgh-based EQT Corp.’s acquisition of Tug Hill and XcL Midstream from Houston-based Quantum Equity Partners had been held up for months due to a review by the Federal Trade Commission that required changes to the deal.

Cleveland-Cliffs, an Ohio-based steel producer, disclosed Sunday afternoon that it had made an offer for United States Steel Corp. that was rejected by the Pittsburgh-based company’s board. Cleveland-Cliffs said it was still willing to engage in talks …