U.S. creates a more than expected 228,000 March jobs; joblessness rises to 4.2%

Trump’s Press Sec. Says Economy Is ‘Starting To Roar’ Despite Market Free Fall

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Friday hailed the U.S. economy as “roaring” despite the chaos triggered by President Donald Trump’s new tariffs. While Leavitt celebrates the recent job’s report, the reality of a market in freefall and growing economic instability tells a different story. “GREAT NEWS! The economy is starting to roar with a strong 228,000 jobs added in the month of March — well ahead of the market’s expectation,” L…

The unemployment rate in the US rose by a tenth in March to 4.2% with the creation of 228,000 jobs.

U.S. Adds 228,000 Jobs in March, Surpassing Expectations - The Wisconsin Daily Star

by Dan McCaleb and Morgan Sweeney   The U.S. added 228,000 jobs in March, the U.S. Department of Labor reported Friday, nearly double what was forecast. Employment gains occurred in the health care, transportation, warehousing and retail trade industries, according to the Labor department. The overall gains come despite significant layoffs in the federal government under the Trump administration. President Donald Trump is touting the gains as by…

US added 228K jobs in March as economy showed strength in buildup to Trump trade wars

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers added a surprising 228,000 jobs last month, showing that the American labor market was in solid shape as President Donald Trump embarked on a risky trade war with the rest of the world. The unemployment rate ticked up to 4.2%. The hiring numbers were up from 117,000 in February and were nearly double the 130,000 that economists had expected. Labor Department revisions shaved 48,000 jobs off January and February p…

Trump: Job Numbers Indicate 'We Can't Lose'

After the Labor Department announced better than expected job numbers for March, President Donald Trump said his economic policies are already working.

The unemployment rate in the United States increased in March for the second consecutive month to 4.2%, according to the Department of Labor this Friday. However, the creation of new jobs increased more than expected, amid the trade war launched by President Donald Trump.Read more]]>