Affected by tariffs, the employment trend index in the United States has declined

According to BlockBeats, on June 9th, the May Employment Trends Index (ETI) of the US Conference Board further declined, dropping from 108.00 to 107.49. Compared to early 2025, ETI continued to slow down in May. However, despite the generally cautious attitude towards tariffs, ETI is still higher than the average level of 2017-19, indicating that the overall labor market is still on a solid foundation. '' The consulting firm noted that the gap between hard and soft data continues to exist. "Although uncertainty may weigh on business and consumer confidence, May employment data indicates that recruitment continues to maintain a roughly balanced labor market. However, we are beginning to see some industries being eroded, which may indicate that pressure from tariff changes is emerging