Deindustrialization refers to the decline or elimination of industrial activity in a region or economy, often due to technological advancement, economic factors, and globalization. This phenomenon has impacted various industrial sectors, including steel, automotive, and electronics in the United States.
The Rust Belt is a region in the United States, predominantly including areas in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and the industrial Midwest, characterized by a high concentration of industries focused on iron and steel production. It broadly represents traditional American manufacturing sectors with largely unmodernized plants and facilities.
