Trump Plans $700 Million Lifeline for U.S. Coal Power Plants

President Donald Trump plans to allocate a support package of $700 million for coal power generation, Reuters has reported, citing an unnamed White House official ahead of a formal announcement by the U.S. President. The plan is to invoke the 1950 Defense Production Act, which grants the president of the country powers to provide financial support to industries considered critical for national security. The money will be used to upgrade more than 12 coal power plants, the report said. Of the tot