Why this former steelmaking heartland is a US midterms battleground
Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley — a region built on Bethlehem Steel and Mack Trucks — is a key battleground in the upcoming US midterm elections.
Donald Trump vowed to revive US industry and support workers and unions during his first presidential campaign.
But 10 years later, many workers in the former steelmaking heartland say there’s been no improvement as they increasingly question the future of manufacturing and job security.
In the latest instalment in our series from the US, SBS World News reporter Alexandra Jones travelled to Allentown to speak to workers about the issues — and whether politicians are delivering on their promises.
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