Robert Lighthizer: There is no free trade in steel

Former U.S. trade representative Robert Lighthizer reacts to Japan's Nippon Steel buying U.S. Steel on 'Kudlow.'
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[@Man_Cave]

When the U.S. is on the brink of WWIII shipping our steel manufacturing overseas makes perfect sense. What idiots we have in our White House.

[@Man_Cave]

We definitely have enemies on the inside. That's what scares me.@@drog96strix25

[@coasterp2199]

They're not shipping the manufacturing. It's staying here. The only thing really changing is that USS will be owned by Nippon instead of shareholders.

[@roygbiv5164]

Do you even understand what is happening here? From your comment, I would bet the answer is "no". Please refrain from making silly comments until you actually know what you are talking about. The only thing different between this White House and the previous one is that the previous one would have its hand out, taking money from Japan and allowing it.

[@Man_Cave]

Oh yes, you are the mental giant. Are we permitted to worship?@@roygbiv5164

[@mr.gamewatch7547]

Free trade has eradicated this country's manufacturing base

[@blondelion7918]

Mr. Lighthizer is 100% correct.

[@chuckecheese4267]

U.S. Steel is an American Company thats been made over years and years by its workers that should not be minimized as just another company.

[@jimphillippi616]

Steel is a fundamental strategic resource. I didn't realize that Nippon Steel had a history of that nature. Maybe I should look into this more closely. My understanding was that they were going to keep the same plants and the same employees - is that not true?

[@toma6422]

Allies today could be Enemies tomorrow especially if they can out produce you . Always remember if we couldn't out produce them and Germany in WW2 we all might be speaking Japanese or German today

[@darrenhere5856]

🎯

[@snapfinger1]

As republicans you’d have to go along with nationalizing the steel industry if it’s that critical of a national security risk.

[@sharonzulick5715]

What a shame for Pittsburgh.

[@TomMcinerney-g9b]

Very informative interview! Thank you.

[@brushcrawler8612]

Too bad Elon Musk didnt bid

[@blondelion7918]

You don't build your tanks with steel from another country or you're doomed.

[@windqi2058]

Free trade and fair trade, two sides of coin. In the past we assume everyone is fair during free trade. That just is a wishful thought. The world is balanced otherwise it will be broken.

[@wwilcox2726]

Sorry Larry, I'm on Robert's side.

[@JoachimwGermain-co4zw]

Raising tariffs creates inflation 😂

[@bondjovi4595]

Nobody wants Hydrogen BMW's. Low down dirty shame.

[@jacktomasek7171]

Nippon Steel is from the Old Japanese World of " World Dominence " ! Never sell to Any Foriegn Country our Manufacturing Base ! PERIOD !

[@eclisis5080]

Nippon is the actually name of the country, the westerns couldn't read the characters and though it was japan, so they call it japan in the west and the japanese just accepted it

[@PhillipH-san]

It actually comes from one of the Portuguese names for Japan

[@jleatherwood2286]

We are idiots with draconian laws that do not reflect todays risks in a global economy. Simple to fix. What your laws are for us, our laws are the same for you.

[@saxonanglo3956]

Nippon Steel makes the best steel so this will mean that in future US Steel will also be making the best steel

[@Psalm1101]

No kidding ok If Dr. Milton Freidman was here he would agree

[@monikaflisnik6627]

Cała nadzieja w "pazerności" Saudów 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 W Mekce mają już pęknięcia na sufitach " kopułach " 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 U nas to się nazywa "szkody kopalniane " 🥳👍

[@bryanspayde5681]

Own nothing make nothing and be happy!

[@paulstieler4468]

What Works What Makes Money / Divided by Time / America First

[@Psalm1101]

Yes and no

[@normanzimmerman5029]

Poor kudlow

[@kzoo4053]

Joe is trying hard to confirm the accusation.

[@rolandsutter2451]

The answer is no

[@thefarmersdaughter8235]

This should not happen!

[@davidwerling9500]

High grade steel comes from the Dutch, owned by an Indian company, or Sweden. Nippon Steel already goes into those big cranes you see on top of sky scrappers (6” thick steel plate). NLMK is owned by a… wait for it… a RUSSIAN company. Who cares? Good for Nippon for having that much cash laying around.

[@monikaflisnik6627]

Tu nie chodzi o market ( rynek ) 😅 Chodzi o wasze przetrwanie 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Nawet sobie dziur w statkach nie załatacie 😅

[@user-qf7ud5de9h]

Your laugh at the end, sounds like your faith in the rhetoric, is entertained by the ludicris.

[@monikaflisnik6627]

I jak jeszcze Xi "ogarnia temat biedy" tak te "pałacowe cyce z kuwety" już nie bardzo 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 "Monopol ponad wszystko" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@monikaflisnik6627]

Żeby pociągnąć "Wojnę" to trzeba mieć stal 😅 żeby mieć stal trzeba mieć hutę i piece 😅 piece trzeba czymś opalać 😅 trzeba mieć koks 😅 żeby mieć koks trzeba mieć koksownię 😅 żeby bateria nie wygasła trzeba mieć stałe dostawy węgla 😅 Podstawa podstaw 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@user-qf7ud5de9h]

🌋☀🌌

[@Richard-s7m]

Evil laugh.

[@thefarmersdaughter8235]

This should not happen!