The Trump administration's recent decisions to delay stricter EPA emissions rules & subsidize metallurgical coal are drawing criticism from experts like Hilary Lewis of Industrious Labs. These moves could slow U.S. steel’s shift toward cleaner, electric arc furnace production, undermine domestic competitiveness & harm communities near steel plants. Critics warn that without supporting modern technologies, the U.S. risks losing its edge in a market increasingly demanding low-CO₂ steel.