US EditionU.S. payroll growth totals 177,000 in April, topping expectations
- American employers added 177,000 jobs in April 2025, exceeding economists' expectations of 135,000, as reported by the Labor Department in Washington.
- This growth followed a revised March hiring figure of 185,000 and occurred amid concerns over President Trump's aggressive trade policies and tariff increases.
- Key sectors adding jobs included healthcare with nearly 51,000, transportation with 29,000, bars and restaurants with 17,000, and construction with 11,000 new positions.
- Average hourly earnings rose 0.2% from March and 3.8% over the past year, while the unemployment rate stayed steady at 4.2%, reflecting continued labor market resilience in April.
- Despite these gains, economists warn that trade wars, immigration slowdowns, and federal workforce reductions may slow future job growth and raise unemployment toward 5% in 2025.
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