TOKYO - Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba asked US President Joe Biden to address "strong concerns" in both Japanese and US business circles following Biden's order to block Nippon Steel's takeover of US Steel, local media reported Monday.

The prime minister conveyed the request during an online meeting with Biden, according to Jiji Press' report.

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"Strong concerns are being raised not only in Japan but also in the US business community. I strongly urged that these concerns be dispelled," Ishiba told reporters, but he did not disclose Biden's response.

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