00:00More companies are putting employees on unpaid leave, according to new figures from the Labor Ministry.
00:06The ministry says 160 companies are now furloughing employees, affecting nearly 3,000 workers.
00:12Around 2,000 of them are from the manufacturing sector.
00:16Officials say 38 of the companies cited the impact of U.S. tariffs as the main reason for the move.
00:21The ministry says it's keeping a close eye on the situation and has asked local governments to stay alert.
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