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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
Add BT as a preferred sourcePublished Thu, Nov 10, 2016 · 09:50 PM
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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