失业率上升，经济增长放缓，美联储理事急发警告

Group 1: Economic Impact of Tariffs - The Federal Reserve Board member Michael Barr warns that the tariff policy from the Trump administration may lead to a slowdown in U.S. economic growth and an increase in inflation later this year [1] - Barr believes that higher tariffs could disrupt global supply chains, causing persistent upward pressure on inflation and potentially increasing unemployment rates as economic growth slows [1] - The Seattle port officials report a significant drop in import volumes due to tariff policies, with no container ships currently docked, indicating a rare and concerning trend [2] Group 2: Challenges Faced by Small Businesses - Small business owners are severely impacted by high tariffs, with one owner revealing that his tariff bill exceeded the cost of the imported goods, paying $4,600 in tariffs on $3,000 worth of products [3][4] - Unlike large corporations, small businesses lack sufficient financial buffers to cope with high tariffs, facing challenges such as layoffs, reduced hiring, and potential closures [9] - Recent surveys indicate that nearly 80% of small business owners are worried about the impact of tariffs on their operations [11]