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 .

President Donald Trump met United States Steel Corp. CEO Dave Burritt on Thursday at the White House, officials familiar with the matter said, as questions swirled about the fate of the company.

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.

Nippon Steel , Japan's biggest steelmaker, said on Thursday its proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel fits with President Donald Trump's goal of a stronger United States as the leaders of the two allies prepared to meet.

U.S. Steel (X) stock jumped today as investors regained hope of a deal between the company and Nippon Steel (NISTF). Nippon Steel wants to

US Steel (X) stocks surge amid reports of President Trump's meeting with company leaders and potential $14 billion sale to Nippon Steel.

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 .

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.