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CEOs Alarmed: Tariffs and AI Disrupt Hiring Trends

3/25/2025

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In Q1 2025, CEOs voiced growing alarm over tariffs, economic uncertainty, and the rise of agentic AI. Tariff discussions skyrocketed by 190%, while concerns about uncertainty surged by 49%. Meanwhile, recruitment efforts dipped by 8% and hiring freezes skyrocketed by 286%, revealing the chilling effects of new U.S. trade policies and a sluggish job market.

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Story summary

In Q1 2025, CEOs voiced growing alarm over tariffs, economic uncertainty, and the rise of agentic AI. Tariff discussions skyrocketed by 190%, while concerns about uncertainty surged by 49%. Meanwhile, recruitment efforts dipped by 8% and hiring freezes skyrocketed by 286%, revealing the chilling effects of new U.S. trade policies and a sluggish job market.