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Blinken visits Japan as Nippon Steel decision weighs on relations

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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to visit Japan on Tuesday for farewell meetings.

Biden 's decision to block Nippon Steel's $14.9 billion bid for U.N. Steel cast a shadow over Blinken 's visit to Japan .

Analysts say any damage to the wider relationship will likely be limited given shared security concerns about China .

The trilateral alliance is a key plank in efforts to counter China 's military buildup.

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