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U.S. Jobs Stagnate as Manufacturing Faces Major Losses
9/6/2025
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Story summary
- The U.S. employment report shows stagnation, with only 22,000 jobs added in August.
- Manufacturing lost 12,000 jobs in August and 78,000 over the year.
- These losses challenge President Trump's goal to revive American manufacturing.
- Trump's previous response to poor job reports included dismissing the Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner.
- His nominee for replacement is still pending Senate confirmation.
