# U.S. Steel Surges to 40% of Nippon Steel Profit

> U.S. Steel now makes up 40% of Nippon Steel's profit as prices jump, but U.S. tariffs and AI regulations could threaten gains.
- Title: U.S. Steel Surges to 40% of Nippon Steel Profit · Nikkei Asia
- Summary: U.S. Steel now makes up 40% of Nippon Steel's profit as prices jump, but U.S. tariffs and AI regulations could threaten gains. U.S. Steel's profit share of…
- Keywords: us steel, nippon steel, profit share, steel prices, tariffs, ai regulations, democratic congress, Nikkei Asia
- Source: Nikkei Asia — https://asia.nikkei.com/business/materials/u.s.-steel-grows-to-40-of-nippon-steel-profit-as-prices-surge
- Published: 2026-11-04T20:06:38+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: us steel, nippon steel, profit share, steel prices, tariffs, ai regulations, democratic congress, news, business, world
## U.S. Steel Profit Share
U.S. Steel now accounts for over 40% of Nippon Steel's July-September profit due to rising steel prices.
## Price Surge Drivers
Higher prices for American steel products are fueled by tariffs on imports and data center demand outpacing Japan's weakness.
## Future Risks
A Democratic-controlled Congress could rein in the AI sector, threatening U.S. Steel's profit gains.
## Key takeaway

U.S. Steel's profit share of Nippon Steel rose to 40% due to higher prices, though U.S. tariffs and AI regulations pose risks.