# Trump’s coal drive plays into Beijing’s hands

https://mins.news/en/item/80252

- Financial Times, 2026-09-30 11:00 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.ft.com/content/d36aa5b9-d770-4800-ba76-70bfbb62f4a7?syn-25a6b1a6=1

> An agreement on Chinese coal purchases reflects what the report calls the administration’s misplaced focus, benefiting Beijing in the process.