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Disinvestment and Deindustrialization

The United States Rust Belt

The United States Rust Belt

The Rust Belt refers to northern U.S. cities that have undergone rapid deindustrialization, including the loss of manufacturing jobs. On the map, green areas have seen gains in manufacturing jobs while all other areas have experienced losses.

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