由于与美国的贸易战争不断升级,加拿大小企业的信心创下了历史最低水平。 Canadian small businesses hit an all-time low in confidence due to the escalating trade war with the U.S.

3月,随着与美国的贸易战争加剧,加拿大小企业信心创下历史最低点。 Small business confidence in Canada hit an all-time low in March as the trade war with the U.S. intensified. 加拿大独立商业联合会(CFIB)报告其商业气压计指数下降了24.8个百分点,降至25.0。 The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) reported its business barometer index fell by 24.8 points to 25.0. 这种悲观态度导致雇用计划减少,19%的小企业计划裁员,而2月为13%,而计划雇用的只有11%。 This pessimism is leading to lower hiring plans, with 19% of small firms planning layoffs compared to 13% in February, while only 11% plan to hire. 该报告以1 065份答复为基础,强调了对贸易冲突不确定结束导致条件恶化的关切。 The report, based on 1,065 responses, highlights concerns about worsening conditions due to the uncertain end to the trade conflict.