The Rust Belt refers to a region in the northeastern and midwestern United States that once thrived on heavy industry, like steel and auto manufacturing. Now, it’s used to describe areas facing economic decline and population loss. Journalists, historians, and policymakers benefit from this term to analyze industrial shifts and urban change.
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