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U.S. Job Growth Plummets Amid Trump Policies and Tariffs

8/6/2025

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The U.S. labor market experienced a slowdown in summer 2025, with job additions dropping to 35,000 monthly from 128,000.
Key factors include Trump's tariffs, strict immigration policies, and federal job cuts, resulting in a loss of 1.7 million foreign-born workers.
President Trump dismissed BLS Commissioner Erika McEntarfer, citing unproven claims of data manipulation.
Manufacturing jobs fell by 11,000 in July, raising concerns about the impact of current policies.

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Story summary

The U.S. labor market experienced a slowdown in summer 2025, with job additions dropping to 35,000 monthly from 128,000.
Key factors include Trump's tariffs, strict immigration policies, and federal job cuts, resulting in a loss of 1.7 million foreign-born workers.
President Trump dismissed BLS Commissioner Erika McEntarfer, citing unproven claims of data manipulation.
Manufacturing jobs fell by 11,000 in July, raising concerns about the impact of current policies.