中西部经济增长较慢;制造业就业、企业信心在关税不断上涨的情况下下降。 Midwest economy grows slower; manufacturing jobs, business confidence decline amid rising tariffs.

4月的中美商业条件指数表明,中西部经济仍在增长,但速度较慢,从3月的56.7下降到53.3。 The Mid-America Business Conditions Index for April showed the Midwest economy is still growing but at a slower pace, dropping to 53.3 from 56.7 in March. 制造业的就业人数正在下降,就业指数下降到44.9,这是自2024年11月以来最低的。 Employment in manufacturing is declining, with the employment index falling to 44.9, its lowest since November 2024. 关税和经济不确定性正在推动投入物价的上涨,物价指数高达65.0,是2024年5月以来最高的。 商业信心也下降到35.3,反映了对关税和全球经济紧张的担忧。 Tariffs and economic uncertainty are driving up input prices, with the price gauge hitting 65.0, its highest since May 2024. Business confidence has also fallen to 35.3, reflecting concerns about tariffs and global economic tensions.