“我们离美国梦太远”：关税加剧岗位流失 美民众生活成本高企

Group 1 - The U.S. job market is becoming increasingly fragile, with nearly 9 million workers taking on multiple jobs due to high living costs [1] - The unemployment rate is projected to remain at a relatively low level of 4.4% until December 2025, yet the number of individuals working multiple jobs is rising, particularly among women, whose numbers have increased by 20% year-on-year [1] - Federal Reserve official Michelle Bowman has warned that the job market is becoming more vulnerable, with a significant rise in the proportion of individuals taking on part-time work for economic reasons rather than by choice [1] Group 2 - The impact of tariffs imposed during the Trump administration has led to sustained pressure on manufacturing job positions, contributing to job losses in the sector [1] - Economic factors such as inflation, rising housing costs, and other living expenses are driving younger workers to prefer multiple part-time jobs over a single full-time position [2] - The struggles of individuals like Valeria highlight the challenges faced by many Americans in affording basic necessities, raising concerns about the American Dream and the adequacy of government support [2]