The US job market cooled slightly as Trump’s trade war heated up

Trump's trade war contracts the economy but job market holds up

President Trump's trade war continues. Numbers show the U.S. economy contracted this year but so far the job market is holding up pretty well.

Job Creation Slows in April Amid Trade Conflicts - Real News Now

April witnessed a marginal deceleration in job creation, as the impact of the trade disagreements initiated by President Trump began to reverberate throughout the broader economy. Current data provided by the Labor Department reveals a net increase of 177,000 jobs during April. Although this number reflects a slight decline from the preceding month, when revised data indicates that 185,000 positions were added, the slump was less severe than eco…

The US job market cooled slightly as Trump’s trade war heated up

Hiring slowed just slightly in April, as President Trump’s trade war began to weigh on the wider economy.U.S. employers added 177,000 jobs last month, according to figures released Friday by the Labor Department. That’s down modestly from the previous month, when revised figures show employers added 185,000 jobs, but the drop was smaller than forecasters had expected as the president’s trade war intensified. The unemployment rate held steady at …

US job growth slows marginally in April

US job growth slowed marginally in April, but the outlook for the labour market is increasingly darkening as President Donald Trump's aggressive tariff policy heightens economic uncertainty.

US Job Growth Slows Marginally in April

Washington May 3 2025: U.S. job growth slowed marginally in April, but the outlook for the labor market is increasingly darkening as President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff policy heightens economic uncertainty. Nonfarm payrolls increased by 177,000 jobs last month after rising by a downwardly revised 185,000 in March, the Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics said in its closely watched employment report on Friday. The economy needs …

Job Growth Slows Slightly in April

The U.S. job market slowed slightly in April, with notable downward revisions to February and March figures. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.2%. The labor market remains resilient despite growing economic uncertainty, though early signs of softening are beginning to emerge. In April, wage growth remained unchanged. Year-over-year, wages grew at a 3.8% rate....