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Trump to Allocate $700 Million to Coal Industry Using Wartime Powers

4 Haziran 2026The Guardian

US President Donald Trump plans to allocate $700 million to coal-fired power plants using the Defense Production Act. This move has drawn criticism, with opponents accusing him of prioritizing polluters and promoting coal, which is known as one of the dirtiest fossil fuels.
The funding will support over a dozen coal plants, including those capable of exporting coal.
The Defense Production Act was originally enacted during the Cold War to ensure that the US could produce necessary materials for national defense. Trump's use of this act to support the coal industry marks a significant shift in its application, raising questions about the priorities of the current administration i…
This decision reflects a broader trend in Trump's energy policy, which favors traditional fossil fuels over renewable energy sources. By invoking the Defense Production Act, Trump is not only reinforcing his commitment to the coal industry but also potentially undermining environmental regulations.

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