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'Gut punch': Steelworkers union stunned after Trump vows to scuttle international deal (www.rawstory.com)
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Donald Trump's stated intention to block the sale of U.S. Steel to the Japanese firm Nippon Steel Co. for $14.9 billion triggered howls of outrage, reported the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review — including from a number of steelworkers who backed Trump for president.

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[–] noahm 3 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

It's worth noting that Biden also opposed the deal.

[–] MushuChupacabra 8 points 2 weeks ago

Why is it worth noting? Was Biden running for re-election?

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 weeks ago

It's worth noting the union also opposed this deal.