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Shangri-La Dialogue, Nippon/U.S. Steel Deal, Taylor Swift Gets Her Masters
31 May 2025
At the annual security forum in Singapore, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth characterizes China as a threat. President Trump celebrates a partnership between Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel, but he's short on specifics. After years of wrangling, Taylor Swift gets control of her first master recordings.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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China's defense minister isn't at the Shangri-La dialogue.
But U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is.
And at the security forum, he's warning Asian military officials about China. I'm Scott Simon.
I'm Ayesha Roscoe, and this is Up First from NPR News. Japan-based Nippon Steel wanted to buy U.S. Steel.
Both the Biden and Trump administrations were opposed.
But last night at a Pennsylvania steel plant, President Trump touted a deal that he says allows a partnership between the two companies.
The details are unclear, but what do people in and around Pittsburgh think about it?
Also, Taylor Swift is back in control of her first master recordings.
So please stay with us. We've got the news you need to start your weekend.
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