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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Oct. 31, 2025

U.S. Data: China Trade Tiff Drives Decline In Export Coal

In February, China imposed a 15% tariff on U.S. coal imports, followed by a 34% reciprocal tariff on all U.S. goods.

Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Oct. 24, 2025

Norfolk Southern Coal Shifts From Export To Domestic

In the three months ending on Sept. 30, Norfolk Southern moved nearly 8.8 million tons of coal for U.S. power plants, according to a financial presentation on Thursday, a 6% increase from the year before.

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Oct. 17, 2025

CSX Presentation: Domestic Coal Up, Exports Down

The railroad recorded an 8% growth in domestic coal shipments in the three months ending Sept. 30, reflecting higher demand from power plants.

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Jul. 29, 2025

Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Rail Plan Includes W.Va.

Norfolk Southern, based in Atlanta, has about 800 miles of track in West Virginia. They’re primarily used to haul coal from southern West Virginia to the port of Norfolk, Virginia.

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Mar. 24, 2025

Report: Trump Fee On Chinese Ships Could Cut U.S. Coal Exports

In an effort to end China’s dominance in international shipping, the Trump administration wants to charge fees from $1 million to $1.5 million for Chinese ships and Chinese companies to dock at U.S. ports.

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Mar. 10, 2025

W.Va. Attorney General Asks Maryland To Table Fee On Coal

J.B. McCuskey asked the leaders of the Maryland House and Senate to table a bill that would charge $13 per ton of coal transported to Maryland to mitigate the impacts of coal dust.

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