Economists studying the effect of the China shock on the U.S.economy point out that the firms most hurt by Chinese imports have been
A)evenly distributed across the United States.
B)almost exclusively located in the Northeast.
C)concentrated in certain states, particularly in the Midwest and Southeast.
D)located primarily along the Pacific coast.

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Studies have found that the firms most affected by the China shock are concentrated in certain states, particularly in the Midwest and Southeast. These states have a higher share of manufacturing employment and have more industries that compete directly with Chinese imports.

Economists Studying the Effect of the China Shock on the U.S.economy