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Trump Administration Reignites Coal Industry with Major Investments

9/29/2025

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The Trump administration plans to boost U.S. coal production, reversing the decline.
The Interior Department opens 13.1 million acres for coal mining, while reducing royalties.
The Energy Department will allocate $625 million to upgrade coal plants.
Coal supplied 15% of U.S. electricity in 2024, down from 50% in 2000, with global demand remaining high, especially in China.

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Story summary

The Trump administration plans to boost U.S. coal production, reversing the decline.
The Interior Department opens 13.1 million acres for coal mining, while reducing royalties.
The Energy Department will allocate $625 million to upgrade coal plants.
Coal supplied 15% of U.S. electricity in 2024, down from 50% in 2000, with global demand remaining high, especially in China.