Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba urged US President Joe Biden to address concerns about investments in the United States following his rejection of the sale of United States Steel to Nippon Steel during a virtual summit with leaders from Japan and the Philippines. The decision has raised concerns among business communities in both Japan and the US, prompting Ishiba to stress the need for clarification on the matter.
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