Trump signs executive order boosting coal industry

Published April 8, 2025 5:54pm ET



President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday with the aim of reviving the coal-power industry as part of the administration’s efforts to lower energy prices, boost power supply, and stabilize the national grid. 

The order follows the president’s promises to support the industry, both in his first administration and his current presidency. Just last month, Trump said he was authorizing his administration to produce energy with “beautiful, clean coal.” 

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