The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) is a cornerstone of America’s national security apparatus. Its mandate is to scrutinize foreign acquisitions for genuine threats to U.S. security, balancing economic openness with strategic caution.

However, recent events surrounding Nippon Steel’s proposed $15 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel raise alarming questions about the influence of political interests on this crucial process. At the center of this controversy is Katherine Tai, the U.S. Trade Representative, whose proximity to Cleveland-Cliffs raises doubts about the impartiality of the review.

The role of USTR in CFIUS deliberations is vital yet sensitive. Trade policy intersects with national security in complex ways, requiring objectivity and adherence to facts.

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