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Coal Industry Revival Under Trump Administration
The FT (October 13, 2026) details how the struggling U.S. coal industry has gained new political influence under the Trump administration, converting access — including golf outings with Trump's son — into favorable policy.
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The FT reports that America's coal industry, long in decline, has found a political lifeline in the Trump White House, with industry executives — including one CEO reportedly golfing with Trump's son — leveraging access to influence energy policy (FT, October 13). This reflects a broader Trump administration push favoring fossil fuel industries, with implications for energy regulation, environmental policy rollbacks, and utility-sector investment decisions going forward.