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.

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 .

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

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.

Nippon Steel said its proposed takeover of US Steel matches President Trump's goal of a stronger United States, as the leaders of the U.S. and Japan prepare to meet this week.

U.S. President Donald Trump will meet with the CEOs of U.S. Steel and FedEx on Thursday, White House officials said. Nippon Steel's bid to acquire U.S. Steel was blocked last month by then-President Joe Biden,

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 .