特朗普前经济顾问“炮轰”关税：重创了美国就业市场

Core Viewpoint - The imposition of tariffs by the Trump administration is increasing business costs, making it harder for Americans to find jobs, according to Gary Cohn, a former economic advisor [1][2]. Group 1: Impact of Tariffs - Tariffs are raising the cost of doing business, leading to increased uncertainty for companies regarding input costs [1]. - Companies are unable to raise consumer prices and are instead focusing on controlling costs, particularly labor costs [2]. Group 2: Employment Trends - There has been a wave of layoffs in major tech companies, with nearly 90,000 tech employees laid off across 204 companies this year [2]. - The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported only 22,000 new jobs added in August, a significant drop from 79,000 in July [2]. - Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell noted that finding jobs is becoming increasingly difficult, especially for recent graduates and minority groups [3]. Group 3: Corporate Performance - Despite the challenges, companies reported a 6.3% growth in earnings in the second quarter, with profits increasing in double digits [3]. - However, there are indications that the job market is deteriorating, which could signal a reversal from the hiring frenzy during the pandemic [4].