Tiny West Point, Georgia, was once an American “textile town” crippled by globalization. But today, the very same economic forces that challenged West Point decades ago are fueling its rebirth—and supporting the lives of thousands of American workers in the process. The region’s evolution shows that the global economy’s story doesn’t end after a disruptive event; it’s constantly changing—and usually for the better.
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From Textile Town to Ghost Town to Car Town: West Point, Georgia
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Trade and Foreign Investment Drive American Manufacturing
West Point’s revival also teaches a broader lesson about the importance of trade and foreign direct investment for millions of American workers, their surrounding communities, and the US manufacturing sector.
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