Trump to spend $700M to boost U.S. coal production

President Trump will announce on Thursday that he's invoking Cold War-era authorities to dole out $700 million in federal funds to boost coal production in the U.S.

Trump to spend $700M to boost U.S. coal production

TL;DR

  • President Trump will announce the initiative on Thursday.
  • $700 million in federal funds will be allocated.
  • The funds are intended to boost U.S. coal production.
  • Cold War-era authorities will be invoked for the allocation.