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U. S. Steel Issues Updated Letter to Stockholders
PITTSBURGH, March 27, 2025--United States Steel Corporation ("U. S. Steel" or the "Company") (NYSE: X) today issued a revised letter to stockholders, updating and correcting an error inadvertently included in the letter previously issued by the Company on March 24, 2025 (the "Initial Letter").
About this update from United States Steel Corporation
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