Nippon Steel plans to sell at least 30 billion yen ($211 million) in assets in this fiscal year to manage its debt, the Nikkei quoted its vice chairman as saying on Friday, as it waits to know the fate of its $14.

Key Takeaways Nippon Steel reportedly has been given permission by U.S. security officials to refile its plans to purchase U.S. Steel.Bloomberg said that effectively would push the review period for the $14.

The multi-billion dollar sale of U.S. Steel to Japan-based Nippon Steel has drawn opposition from the White House and both parties. What to know.

Japan’s largest steel maker, Nippon, is asking to refile its bid to acquire US Steel, a person familiar with the decision told The Hill, a move that will put off a decision on approving the deal until after the president election.

U.S. Steel’s chief, David Burritt, expressed confidence on Tuesday that the sale of the American manufacturer to a Japanese owner would close “on its merits” despite bipartisan backlash.

A decision on the national security review is potentially pushed out until after November’s presidential vote.

The U.S. national security panel reviewing a $14.9 billion sale of U.S. Steel to a Japanese firm has extended its decision deadline, likely ensuring the proposal will live past the Nov. 5 election. Several outlets have reported the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States,