Navigating Economic Challenges: Labor Crisis and Tariffs in 2025 In 2025, the U.S. economy faces a dual challenge: a persistent labor crisis and the ripple effects of tariffs. Despite adding 22,000 jobs in August, the real issue is the staggering 1.93 million people unemployed for over 27 weeks, compounded by new graduates struggling to enter the workforce. This labor shortage, now at 70%, threatens economic stability. Meanwhile, tariffs are raising concerns about deflation, as consumers resist