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Major Layoffs Spark Controversy Amid Stagnant Job Growth
1/30/2026
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Story summary
- Major companies including Amazon, UPS, and Home Depot announced significant layoffs totaling thousands of jobs.
- U.S. President Donald Trump touts a positive self-assessment.
- Economic analyst Steve Rattner notes that employment growth has stagnated since Trump’s tariffs.
- Americans for Tax Fairness criticized Amazon for $9.5 billion in tax breaks while laying off 16,000 workers.
- The Washington Post faces potential layoffs.
