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Tough reality check for Trump's pledge to revive small towns

To help low-wage industries such as textiles or offer a "new deal" for blacks, he needs to tackle income gap

Published Thu, Nov 10, 2016 · 09:50 PM
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Charlotte, North Carolina

DONALD Trump's promise to revive small town America faces a tough challenge in an economy that for decades has been wired to direct income and opportunities towards urban hubs and the better educated.

Little in the president-elect's so far sketchy economic plans indicates the trend can be reversed any time soon, according to interviews with experts on income inequality.

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