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.

Nippon Steel is expected to re-file its application for a national security review by American regulators of its $15 billion takeover bid of US Steel, sources familiar with the matter told CNN on Tuesday,