President Donald Trump met U.S. Steel Chief Executive David Buritt at the White House on Thursday as the struggling steelmaker has been pushing for a decision on its long-sought takeover by Japan's Nippon Steel .

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump will meet with leaders of U.S. Steel and FedEx on Thursday, ABC News reported, citing sources. Nippon Steel's bid to acquire U.S. Steel was blocked last month by then-U.S. President Joe Biden, citing national security. U.S. Steel CEO David Burritt has appealed to Trump to reverse the move.

President Trump is considering allowing Japan's Nippon Steel to complete its $14.1 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel, according to multiple sources. Approval of the transaction isn't definite, and Mr. Trump has not made a final decision, sources say.