Trump says he opposes U.S. Steel sale
Donald Trump says he opposes the sale of U.S. Steel to Nippon Steel Corp., saying he’ll use tariffs and tax incentives to help revive the American steelmaker. U.S. Steel has a major operation in Fairfield near Birmingham. – AL.com
United Community Banks to merge with American National Bank
United Community Banks, which has branches in Alabama, will acquire American National Bank in an all-stock transaction valued at about $80 million. ANB is based in Oakland Park, Florida, and has assets of $439 million.– United Community Banks
Tensaw River Bridge work to begin in 2025
The Alabama Department of Transportation will begin work to replace the westbound span of the Tensaw River Bridge on U.S. 90 in January 2025. The nearly $80 million project is expected to take about two years to finish.– Bama Buzz
Hall named president, CEO of Gadsden and Etowah County chamber
Philip Hall has been named president and CEO of The Chamber of Gadsden & Etowah County effective Jan. 1. Hall is currently the group’s business development manager. – The Chamber
