CleanTechnica•about 2 months ago
US Coal Exports Drop 11% — Tariffs & Lower Demand Top Reasons
- •US coal exports declined by 11% in the first half of 2025, primarily due to international tariffs and decreased global demand.
- •This trend signals a weakening global market for coal, which could influence long-term fuel price forecasts and accelerate the retirement of coal-fired generation assets.
- •The impact of tariffs highlights how trade policy directly affects fossil fuel markets, creating further uncertainty for coal-dependent energy strategies.
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