Rust Bowl

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Definition of 'Rust Bowl'

An area that was once known for its manufacturing plants but is now abandoned as these plants have either gone out of business or moved to Latin America or Asia, where labor costs are lower.
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Investopedia explains 'Rust Bowl'

The U.S. Eastern seaboard and parts of Germany are often referred to as rust bowls.

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