U.S. economy still struggling to adjust to tariffs, S&P finds, and there's one big danger sign

Core Insights - The most severe impact of trade wars on the U.S. economy may have passed, but businesses continue to face challenges from increased tariff-related costs and a decline in customer demand, leading to reduced hiring [1] Group 1 - Businesses are adjusting to higher costs associated with tariffs [1] - There is a noticeable slowdown in customer demand affecting business operations [1] - Companies are responding to these challenges by cutting back on hiring [1]