Group 1 - The recent dismissal of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) director, Erica Groshen, by President Trump has raised concerns about the integrity of employment data in the U.S. [1][2] - The U.S. Department of Labor reported a rise in the unemployment rate and only 73,000 new non-farm jobs added in July, which fell short of market expectations [1] - Significant downward revisions were made to the job growth figures for May and June, indicating a cooling labor market and potentially reflecting previously underestimated economic concerns [1][2] Group 2 - Trump's continued criticism of employment data suggests an attempt to shift blame for poor job market performance, likening it to blaming referees after a sports loss [2] - Analysts emphasize that reliable economic data is crucial for decision-making by businesses and policymakers, and the recent actions threaten the credibility of U.S. economic statistics [3] - The political interference in the BLS may undermine the authority and trustworthiness of the data, potentially impacting economic policy and market confidence [2][3]
美就业数据卷入“政治操纵”
Jing Ji Ri Bao·2025-08-06 22:05