Trump signs executive order to revitalize US coal industry

WASHINGTON, DC (AP) – President Donald Trump signed four executive orders promoting the struggling coal industry Tuesday afternoon, flanked by coal miners wearing helmets and administration officials.

The president’s orders allow some older coal-fired power plants set for retirement to continue producing electricity to meet U.S. energy demands, put a moratorium on coal policies issued by his predecessor, President Joe Biden, and direct the executive branch to ensure its positions are not discriminatory against coal.

Trump also signed an order directing the Justice Department to investigate policies about coal issued by Democratic-controlled states to determine if they are illegal.

(Pexels – D. Fernandes)