As part of President Donald Trump’s push to revive the coal industry, the administration has cast a spotlight on metallurgical coal, which is in demand around the globe.
Trump has undertaken a broad effort to strengthen the coal industry. However, one type of coal in particular has stood out: metallurgical coal, also known as met coal, is used in steelmaking, which differs from thermal coal, used for electricity generation.
“Met coal is essential for steelmaking, which underpins infrastructure, defense, and manufacturing resilience,” Scott Segal, co-chairman of the Policy Resolution Group at Bracewell, told the Washington Examiner. “All of these uses have been promoted by everything from Trump campaign promises to executive orders.”
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Global demand for met coal
The United States is the second-largest met coal exporter
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