Trump Pushes Coal Revival, Citing Economic Competition with China

The administration plans to prevent coal plant closures and bolster energy-intensive industries, reversing Biden-era environmental regulations.

President Trump announced plans to increase U.S. coal production, describing it as 'beautiful, clean coal' and essential for economic competitiveness.
The administration is reversing Biden-era environmental regulations to support fossil fuel production and prevent the closure of coal-fired power plants.
Trump framed the policy as a response to China's pro-coal energy strategy, which he claims gives China a significant economic advantage.
Coal currently accounts for about 15% of U.S. power generation, a steep decline from over 50% in 2000, with 120 coal plants slated for closure in the next five years.
Environmental groups criticized the move, highlighting coal's significant environmental and health impacts and disputing the feasibility of reversing its decline.