Trump Era: Corporations Cut 1 Million Jobs, Most Since 2003
The US labor market is experiencing a significant downturn, as evidenced by a recent report from Challenger, Gray & Christmas. October saw 153,000 job cuts announced, the highest number since 2003, bringing the total for 2025 to 1.1 million, a level reminiscent of past economic crises. The tech sector is particularly affected, with AI adoption and economic factors contributing to the layoffs. These mass layoffs have sparked concern among Democratic lawmakers who point to the policies of former President Donald Trump as contributing factors to the current economic situation.