news El Financiero 2026-08-07

The Rust Belt and the Challenges of Protectionist Economic Policies

The author examines how protectionism and competition with China impacted the U.S. Rust Belt, drawing parallels to the economic and regulatory pressures currently faced by Mexican businesses.

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