This photograph shows the storefront of a closed business in Saint-Gaudens, where commercial vacancy has increased over the past ten years on July 29, 2026. 'For sale', 'to let', 'potential to convert into a home': the streets of Saint-Gaudens' old town are dotted with closed-down commercial premises, whilst this town of just over 12,000 inhabitants at the foot of the Pyrenees fears losing its paper pulp mill and the hundreds of jobs it provides. "Watchmaker and jeweller", "quick alterations", "hairdresser", "optician" these are the signs visible on some of the abandoned shop fronts, giving a clue as to what sort of business once occupied the premises. In other cases, there is no trace left of the former business. Some shop windows are even completely covered by posters of all kinds, including some dating back several years, such as one calling for a protest against the 2023 pension reforms. (Photo by Lionel BONAVENTURE / AFP via Getty Images)

This photograph shows the storefront of a closed business in Saint-Gaudens, where commercial vacancy has increased over the past ten years on July 29, 2026. 'For sale', 'to let', 'potential to convert into a home': the streets of Saint-Gaudens' old town are dotted with closed-down commercial premises, whilst this town of just over 12,000 inhabitants at the foot of the Pyrenees fears losing its paper pulp mill and the hundreds of jobs it provides. "Watchmaker and jeweller", "quick alterations", "hairdresser", "optician" these are the signs visible on some of the abandoned shop fronts, giving a clue as to what sort of business once occupied the premises. In other cases, there is no trace left of the former business. Some shop windows are even completely covered by posters of all kinds, including some dating back several years, such as one calling for a protest against the 2023 pension reforms. (Photo by Lionel BONAVENTURE / AFP via Getty Images)

This photograph shows the storefront of a closed business in Saint-Gaudens, where commercial vacancy has increased over the past ten years on July 29, 2026. 'For sale', 'to let', 'potential to convert into a home': the streets of Saint-Gaudens' old town are dotted with closed-down commercial premises, whilst this town of just over 12,000 inhabitants at the foot of the Pyrenees fears losing its paper pulp mill and the hundreds of jobs it provides. "Watchmaker and jeweller", "quick alterations", "hairdresser", "optician" these are the signs visible on some of the abandoned shop fronts, giving a clue as to what sort of business once occupied the premises. In other cases, there is no trace left of the former business. Some shop windows are even completely covered by posters of all kinds, including some dating back several years, such as one calling for a protest against the 2023 pension reforms. (Photo by Lionel BONAVENTURE / AFP via Getty Images)

This photograph shows the storefront of a closed business in Saint-Gaudens, where commercial vacancy has increased over the past ten years on July 29, 2026. 'For sale', 'to let', 'potential to convert into a home': the streets of Saint-Gaudens' old town are dotted with closed-down commercial premises, whilst this town of just over 12,000 inhabitants at the foot of the Pyrenees fears losing its paper pulp mill and the hundreds of jobs it provides. "Watchmaker and jeweller", "quick alterations", "hairdresser", "optician" these are the signs visible on some of the abandoned shop fronts, giving a clue as to what sort of business once occupied the premises. In other cases, there is no trace left of the former business. Some shop windows are even completely covered by posters of all kinds, including some dating back several years, such as one calling for a protest against the 2023 pension reforms. (Photo by Lionel BONAVENTURE / AFP via Getty Images)

An attendee watches a screen showing the US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (C/L), flanked by US Treasury Under Secretary of International Affairs Erin Browne (L), US Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh (C/R) and the Vice Chair of the US Federal Reserve Philip Jefferson (R) during the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors' meeting in Asheville, North Carolina, on September 1, 2026. (Photo by Allison Joyce / AFP via Getty Images)

Officials attend a plenary session of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors' meeting in Asheville, North Carolina, on September 1, 2026. (Photo by Allison Joyce / AFP via Getty Images)

US Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent (C), flanked by Erin Browne (C/L), US Treasury Under Secretary of International Affairs, and US Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh (C/R) speaks during the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors' meeting in Asheville, North Carolina, on September 1, 2026. (Photo by Allison Joyce / AFP via Getty Images)

ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 1: U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent walks to his seat before a plenary session meeting on financial literacy as world leaders in finance join with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for the 2026 G20 Financial meetings on September 1, 2026 in Asheville, North Carolina. Finance leaders from the Group of 20 major economies open continue talks Tuesday at a US-hosted gathering, with the Trump administration seeking to escalate economic pressure on Iran amid a renewed exchange of fire with Tehran. (Photo by Melissa Sue Gerrits/Getty Images)