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US economy far surpasses expectations to add 228,000 jobs in March

In March, U.S. Employers added 228,000 jobs, exceeding expectations, while the unemployment rate rose to 4.2%.
A strong labor market has provided stability amid high inflation for businesses recently.
Job growth occurred in health care, hospitality, construction, and retail sectors; 232,000 people entered the workforce.
Average wages increased 3.8% from last year; President Trump claimed his tariff policies are "already working."
Despite job gains, economists predict a 60% chance of recession amid uncertainty over trade and potential hiring freezes.

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U.S. Adds 228,000 Jobs In March, Surpassing Expectations - Worthy Christian News

By Dan McCaleb and Morgan Sweeney | The Center Square (Worthy News) – The U.S. added 228,000 jobs in March, the U.S. Department of Labor reported Friday, nearly double what was forecast. Employment gains occurred in the health care, transportation, warehousing and retail trade industries, according to the Labor department. The overall gains come despite significant layoffs in the federal government under the Trump administration. President Donal…

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New Jobs Report CRUSHES Expectations Yet Leftists, Wall St. Declare Economic Panic

by Steve Watson, Modernity News: The media reported the good economic news through gritted teeth Amid a wave of full on panic in the stock markets and leftists declaring the economy is tanking into a recession, Friday’s new jobs report absolutely crushed all expectations with employers in the United States adding 228,000 workers to their […]

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Trump Boom: 228,000 Jobs Added in March

Employers in the US added 228,000 new workers to their payrolls in March

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US adds 228K jobs ahead of trade war

WASHINGTON — U.S. employers added 228,000 jobs last month, showing the American labor market was in solid shape before President Donald Trump embarked on a trade war with the rest of the world. The unemployment rate ticked up to 4.2%.

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US adds 228,000 jobs in leadup to trade war

WASHINGTON — U.S. employers added a surprising 228,000 jobs last month, showing the American labor market was in solid shape before President Donald Trump embarked on a risky trade war with the rest of the world. The unemployment rate ticked…

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US Added 228,000 Jobs in March as Economy Showed Strength in Buildup to Trump Trade Wars

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers added a surprising 228,000 jobs last month, showing that the American labor market was in solid shape as President Donald Trump embarked on a risky trade war with the rest of the world. The unemployment rate ticked up to 4.2%.

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