President Donald Trump will meet United States Steel Corp. CEO Dave Burritt on Thursday at the White House, with questions swirling about the fate of the company.

President Donald Trump met U.S. Steel Chief Executive David Buritt at the White House on Thursday as the struggling steelmaker has been pushing for a decision on its long-sought takeover by Japan's Nippon Steel .

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump will meet with leaders of U.S. Steel and FedEx on Thursday, ABC News reported, citing sources. Nippon Steel's bid to acquire U.S. Steel was blocked last month by then-U.S. President Joe Biden, citing national security. U.S. Steel CEO David Burritt has appealed to Trump to reverse the move.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will likely proceed cautiously in his first meeting with President Donald Trump on Friday as he seeks to avoid economic fallout from tariffs and reaffirm his country’s security alliance with the US.

President Donald Trump on Thursday met U.S. Steel Chief Executive David Buritt at the White House as the struggling steelmaker has been pushing for a decision on its long sought tie-up with Japan's Nippon Steel .

When Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba meets with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Friday, his goal, according to Japanese officials, will be straightforward: reaffirm the U.S.-Japan alliance and build a strong rapport with Trump.

Days after Donald Trump's 2016 election victory, Japan's then-prime minister Shinzo Abe rushed to deliver him a gold-plated golf club, becoming the first leader to visit and setting the tone

President Donald Trump met US Steel Chief Executive David Buritt at the White House on Thursday as the struggling steelmaker has been pushing for a decision on its long-sought takeover by Japan's Nippon Steel . A $14.9 billion bid for US Steel by Nippon Steel was blocked last month by former President Joe Biden.