Trump Orders Emergency Powers to Help Coal Industry

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President Trump announced plans to leverage the Defense Production Act to revitalize the American coal industry, signaling a significant shift in federal energy policy.

During a White House announcement on Tuesday, the President outlined his strategy to bolster coal production through a series of executive orders designed to streamline mining operations and reduce regulatory barriers.

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“We’re slashing unnecessary regulations that targeted the beautiful clean coal,” Trump said at the White House. “We will rapidly expedite leases for coal mining in federal lands. … We’ll streamline permitting, we will end the government bias against coal, and we’re going to unlock the sweeping authorities of the Defense Production Act.”

The administration’s decision to invoke the Defense Production Act represents a bold move to support an industry that has faced significant challenges in recent years. The executive orders aim to expedite mining permits on federal lands and eliminate what the administration views as regulatory obstacles to coal production.

Trump is currently being cheered by dozens of coal miners as he signs an executive order to save their dying industry.

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The initiative marks a notable departure from recent energy policies and demonstrates the administration’s commitment to revitalizing traditional energy sectors. By utilizing the Defense Production Act, the federal government can potentially direct resources and support toward reinvigorating coal mining operations throughout the country.

This policy shift aligns with Trump’s broader energy agenda and his campaign promises to support the coal industry. The executive orders signed today represent concrete steps toward implementing these objectives and potentially reshaping the landscape of American energy production.