On April 8, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order aimed at revitalizing the clean coal industry in the United States. The Order instructs various federal agencies to classify coal as a mineral, enabling it to benefit from specific government policies and streamline coal mining on federal lands. Additionally, the Executive Order seeks to promote coal technology and exports while removing restrictions that previously hindered coal production.

The administration emphasizes the importance of coal for national and economic security, noting that it supports hundreds of thousands of jobs and makes a significant contribution to the U.S. economy. It highlights coal’s role in meeting the rising demand for electricity driven by a resurgence in domestic manufacturing and the construction of artificial intelligence data centers. The President’s actions are presented as a means to ensure affordable energy, reduce electricity costs, and create high-paying jobs while stabilizing the energy grid.

Furthermore, the Executive Order builds on previous actions taken by the Trump administration to boost energy production in the U.S., including withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement and revoking earlier executive actions that limited energy development. By supporting the coal industry, the administration aims to utilize America’s extensive coal resources, valued at trillions of dollars, and to leverage coal in various sectors, including steel production and AI technology.

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