Quirky Japanese Podcast

Author: Yuto Peter Ito

Yuto Ito is a Japanese podcaster who loves to laugh and to be serious at the same time. He is a novice Journalist whose dream is to become foreign correspondent delivering up-to-dated NEWS surrounding Japan. An editorial, like news reporting, is based on objective facts, but shares an opinion. The conclusions and opinions here have been derived by the host. Although the show is fact-checked, listners are encouraged to report any topics that isnt based on fact.
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US Steel, Japan, and the Cleveland-Cliffs Controversy
Episode 5
Wednesday, 26 February, 2025

The battle over US Steel has taken a dramatic turn, with Japan’s Nippon Steel set to acquire the American steel giant. But this deal has sparked fierce opposition—from Cleveland-Cliffs, U.S. politicians, labor unions, and even Donald Trump.Support the show:⁠Buy Me a Coffee – Quirky Japanese⁠In this episode, we break down:✅ The history of US Steel and Japan – From post-war economic rebuilding to the 1980s Steel Wars✅ Cleveland-Cliffs’ rise – How an iron ore supplier became a major steel player✅ Political reactions – What Trump and Biden have said about the deal✅ Cleveland-Cliffs CEO’s shocking comments – Why Lourenco Goncalves called Japan "evil"✅ The future of U.S.-Japan trade relations – Will this deal be blocked?With nationalism, economic strategy, and corporate rivalry colliding, this steel saga is far from over. Tune in for a deep dive into one of the most controversial business deals of the year.🎧 Listen now and stay quirky!Episode Description