Measure seeks to face the energy crisis and reactivate the charcoal industry, which lost almost half of the jobs in the last decade
The president of the United States, recently signed an executive order with the objective of increasing the production of in the country. This measure is part of his strategy to face the energy crisis he declared by taking office. The charcoal industry, which has been a pillar of the American economy, has lost almost half of the jobs in the last ten years. In the past, coal was responsible for 50% of electricity production in the US, but currently represents only 20%. To reverse this trend, Trump’s decision includes the $ 200 billion loan authorization to companies in the sector, with the aim of restoring coal production.
The demand for energy in It is high, driven by new technologies such as electric cars, cryptocurrencies and artificial intelligence, which consume large amounts of energy. However, the reactivation of thermoelectric plants, which are more polluting than other sources of energy, raises significant environmental concerns. Trump, who withdrew the US from the Paris Agreement in his first term and again after returning to the White House, does not prioritize climate commitments. Instead, he focuses on making the American industry more competitive, even if it means a setback in environmental policies.
Trump’s decision faces significant challenges, especially due to the growing competitiveness of clean and renewable energy sources. The president’s campaign promise reflects his nationalist and isolationist view, which resists environmental agendas. Experts believe that the initiative will find resistance in both Congress and environmentalists, but Trump seems determined to move on. It seeks alternatives to strengthen the US industry and productive sector in a challenging economic context, where energy independence is seen as a priority.
*With information from Fabrizio Neitzke
*Report produced with the aid of AI
