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Trump Aides Downplay January Jobs Report Amid Concerns

2/11/2026

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Top White House aides to U.S. President Donald Trump downplay the January jobs report, with trade adviser Peter Navarro arguing that a low hiring number won't reflect the broader labor market.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics will release January hiring data and revisions for the past year.
Analysts expect sluggish labor-market conditions, and Trump faces political challenges if the report is poor.

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Top White House aides to U.S. President Donald Trump downplay the January jobs report, with trade adviser Peter Navarro arguing that a low hiring number won't reflect the broader labor market.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics will release January hiring data and revisions for the past year.
Analysts expect sluggish labor-market conditions, and Trump faces political challenges if the report is poor.