Core Insights - The new tariff policy implemented by the U.S. government in 2025 is projected to increase the number of Americans living in poverty by 650,000 to 875,000, raising the poverty rate by 0.2% to 0.3% [1] Summary by Categories Poverty Measurement Standards - The U.S. Census Bureau has established two main poverty indicators: the official poverty measure and the supplemental poverty measure [1] - The official poverty measure compares cash income against inflation-adjusted thresholds, while the supplemental measure considers family resources and living costs [1] Impact of Tariff Policy - According to the official poverty measure, approximately 875,000 individuals, including about 375,000 children, will fall into poverty due to the recent tariff measures, increasing the poverty rate from 10.4% to 10.7% [1] - Under the supplemental poverty measure, the poverty rate is expected to rise from 12.0% to 12.2%, with an increase of about 650,000 individuals, including 150,000 children [1] Economic Implications - The report indicates that tariffs directly reduce the purchasing power of low-income households by lowering nominal income or increasing prices, thereby contributing to a higher poverty rate [1]
报告:关税政策或使美增加近百万贫困人口
Xin Hua Wang·2025-09-12 03:19