Trump’s Coal Bet Leaves Montana Out

Trump’s surprise $700 million coal investment plan—backed by a wartime law—targets 15 states, skipping Montana despite its massive coal reserves, focusing instead on a California export terminal. Wyoming steps in to help ship coal there. While Montana misses direct cash, industry sees signs of federal support, including expanded mining and relaxed regulations. Critics warn this won’t reverse the energy transition or make coal competitive without government handouts. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f157435462e08aac