尽管贸易紧张,美国失业索赔降至228,000人,但经济合同却如此。 Despite trade tensions, US unemployment claims drop to 228,000, yet economy contracts.

尽管因特朗普总统的关税而越来越不确定, 上星期申请失业救济金的美国人数量却下降到228,000人。 Despite rising uncertainty due to President Trump's tariffs, the number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week to 228,000. 劳动力市场依然强劲,4月新增了177,000个就业机会,失业率为4.2%。 The labor market remains robust with 177,000 jobs added in April and a 4.2% unemployment rate. 然而,人们对全球经济可能放缓以及贸易战争的影响仍然感到关切,美国经济在第一季度收缩了0.3%。 However, concerns persist about a potential global economic slowdown and the impact of trade wars, with the US economy contracting by 0.3% in the first quarter. 美联储维持了稳定的利率,注意到失业和通货膨胀风险增加。 The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, noting increased risks of unemployment and inflation.