Economists suggest the smaller gains and increased unemployment rate show employers are increasingly wary of President Trump’s policies.
By Andy Hirschfeld
The United States labour market has begun to stall as employers face economic uncertainty due to tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump and an immigration crackdown that has softened the labour pool.
The economy added 22,000 jobs in August, while the unemployment rate rose to 4.3 percent, according to the report published by the US Department of Labor on Friday, the latest sign of slowing momentum in the labour market.
Healthcare added 31,000 jobs and social assistance 16,000, making them the only sectors to see significant gains.
