TOKYO — US authorities have extended the deadline for Japan's Nippon Steel to abandon its acquisition of its American rival after President Joe Biden blocked the deal, the companies said Sunday.

Biden cited national security concerns as he put a stop to the $14.9-billion sale of US Steel to the Japanese giant.

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