Rust Belt

The Rust Belt is a region in the Northeastern, Midwestern, and northern Southern United States that includes cities such as Chicago, Detroit, and Pittsburgh. The term "Rust Belt" refers to the decline of industry in this region, particularly in steelmaking, automobile manufacturing, and coal mining, which has led to economic distress, population loss, and urban decay. The region experienced industrial decline starting in the 1950s, with the US manufacturing sector peaking in 1953 and declining since. Cities in the Rust Belt, such as those in Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, have been crucial swing states in presidential elections, including the 2016 and 2020 elections. The region's economic decline was caused by the elimination or outsourcing of manufacturing jobs, and it has struggled to adapt to a shift towards services, advanced manufacturing, and high-tech industries.learn more on wikipedia