What is the future for US coal markets under Trump vs Biden?
*Please note that this report only includes an Excel data file if this is indicated in "What's included" below
Report summary
Table of contents
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Joe Biden
- Actions under the Obama administration affecting coal
- Biden’s energy plan
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Donald Trump
- Actions taken to benefit US coal
- Completed:
- In progress:
- State of the coal market over Trump’s first term
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Three potential outcomes
- Trump wins and Congress remains split
- Biden wins but Republicans retain Senate majority
- Biden wins and the Democrats control Congress
Tables and charts
This report includes 3 images and tables including:
- Obama administration key coal stats
- Trump administration key coal stats
- Historical and forecast CO2 emissions by source (million metric tonnes)
What's included
This report contains:
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