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Selling US Steel to a Foreign Country Would Be a Blow to National Security and a Win for China

U.S. lawmakers are missing an opportunity to take the steps that the United States needs to take to at least partially restore the defense industrial base.
Selling US Steel to a Foreign Country Would Be a Blow to National Security and a Win for China
U.S. Steel's Mon Valley Works Clairton Plant in Clairton, Pa., is shown on Feb. 26, 2024. Gene J. Puskar/AP Photo
Mike Fredenburg
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A superpower wanting to remain a superpower needs a strong defense industrial base. And to have a strong defense industrial base, you need a strong steel industry. Consequently, having a strong steel industry is not optional if you want to remain a superpower.

Mike Fredenburg
Mike Fredenburg
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Mike Fredenburg writes on military technology and defense matters with an emphasis on defense reform. He holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and master's degree in production operations management.