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Nikkei Asia header; headline about US steel production exceeding Japan's for the first time in 26 years; Trump tariffs and AI data center construction boom cited as reasons. Article by Azusa Kawakami discusses Nippon Steel's investment plans and U.S. steel industry's growth. Image of molten steel being poured at a facility, highlighting industrial progress and production scale.

Text discussing the impact of U.S. tariffs on steel prices and manufacturing. Mentions a 25% tariff increase on imported steel and aluminum by the Trump administration, raising U.S. steel prices. Reports high domestic demand and increased steel shipments. Notes Nippon Steel's acquisition of U.S. Steel and investments in the U.S. market. References the rise in private-sector construction due to data center demand and mentions future growth anticipations and acquisitions involving Steel Dynamics and Australian company SGH.

Bar chart comparing U.S. and Japan steel production from 2015 to 2025 in millions of metric tons. The U.S. overtakes Japan in production starting in 2018, with both countries showing fluctuating trends. Below the chart, text discusses Steel Dynamics' potential acquisition of BlueScope's North American operations and the global steel market's challenges. Data sourced from the World Steel Association.

Text discussing the impact of Chinese steel exports on global market conditions, with a quote from SMBC Nikko Securities analyst Atsushi Yamaguchi. It highlights market polarization and challenges for steel industries in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and China due to their reliance on exports. Page number 4.