Vice President Kamala Harris plans to use her joint campaign appearance with President Joe Biden in Pittsburgh on Monday to argue that U.S. Steel should remain under domestic ownership. This aligns with the White House’s earlier stance against the proposed sale of the company to Japan’s Nippon Steel.

Harris aims to emphasize her commitment to supporting American steelworkers and maintaining domestic control over crucial industries. This move follows Biden’s March statement opposing the sale to preserve strong American steel companies. Harris’s position on U.S. Steel marks a significant policy stance for her, especially since Biden’s endorsement in July.

The joint appearance at Pittsburgh’s Labor Day parade is their first campaign event together since Biden’s surprising endorsement of Harris. This event is part of their broader strategy to engage voters in key battleground states as the election approaches. Harris has been presenting herself as a new force while staying loyal to Biden’s policies, advocating for issues like economic growth and affordable healthcare.

Both Harris and Biden are using the event to bolster support and highlight their commitment to workers and the middle class, with Harris’s role reflecting a balance between continuing Biden’s legacy and introducing fresh perspectives.