Group 1 - President Trump utilized the "golden share" authority to prevent the shutdown of the U.S. Steel plant in Granite City, Illinois, which employs 800 workers [1][2] - The "golden share" was a condition for approving Nippon Steel's $14.1 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel, allowing the White House to veto certain corporate actions [2][5] - Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick intervened, criticizing U.S. Steel's plan to pay idle workers and emphasizing the need to continue operations at the plant [3] Group 2 - Union leaders expressed concerns over the acquisition, fearing plant closures and increased imports of foreign steel, highlighting the need for job security [4] - The acquisition transformed U.S. Steel into a subsidiary of Nippon Steel North America, with expectations to inject billions into the American steel industry and protect over 100,000 jobs [6]

Core Points - The Trump administration intervened to prevent U.S. Steel from idling operations at its Granite City, Illinois plant, utilizing new powers from a recent takeover [1][2][3] - Nearly 800 workers were initially informed of the plant's closure in November but were assured they would still be paid [2] - The intervention represents the first use of "golden share" rights from the $14.1 billion takeover by Japan's Nippon, granting the White House veto power over strategic decisions [3] Group 1 - The intervention highlights the increasing influence of the Trump administration in the private sector, including a recent 10% stake in Intel following subsidies under the 2022 Chips Act [4] - Trump assured U.S. Steel workers that Nippon would maintain full capacity at the blast furnaces for at least 10 years, promising no layoffs and no outsourcing [5]