The Trump administration plans to use Defense Production Act authority to direct nearly $700 million toward coal power upgrades, coal projects, and export infrastructure as energy security and rising electricity demand take priority.

Coal-related stocks and energy ETFs could be in focus Thursday on a reported nearly $700 million White House coal initiative.

The Trump administration plans to use Defense Production Act authority to direct nearly $700 million toward coal power upgrades, coal projects, and export infrastructure as energy…