Innovation Hubs Reject Trumpism: Voters in Tech Clusters Spurn Protectionist Policies
The article discusses how Trump's economic policies harmed innovation, especially in high-tech sectors. Counties with more innovation rejected Trump's approach. Trump's tariffs, visa restrictions, and anti-high-tech stance threatened innovative firms. Places with more patents rejected Trumpism in the elections. The study shows that populism can hinder innovation and provoke a strong response from tech-driven economies.