Watch live: Trump and Japanese prime minister hold press conference
The meeting comes as U.S. Steel pushes Trump to reverse former President Joe Biden's decision to block a takeover bid by Japan's Nippon Steel.
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U.S. President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba are set to hold a joint press conference at the White House on Friday.
The presser in the East Room follows a bilateral meeting and lunch between the U.S. and Japanese leader.
The meeting comes as U.S. Steel pushes Trump to reverse former President Joe Biden's decision to block a takeover of the American company by Japan's Nippon Steel.
CBS News reported earlier Friday that Trump, who once opposed the merger, is considering allowing the $14 billion acquisition to go through.