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- Over 450,000 women have exited the labor force since January 2025.
- Factors include high childcare costs, inadequate workplace support, and policies associated with U.S. President Donald Trump.
- The unemployment rate for African American women is 6.7%, about twice that of other women.
- Experts warn that these trends threaten gender equality and economic growth, signaling a growing equity crisis.
