July jobs growth slowed amid rising signs Trump’s tariffs are weighing on trade, prices and hiring

July jobs growth slowed amid rising signs Trump’s tariffs are weighing on trade, prices and hiring

U.S. employers added just 73,000 jobs last month as companies paralyzed by uncertainty over President Donald Trump's erratic tariffs policies.

Jobs growth was slower than expected in July, and the unemployment rate rose, showing signs of trouble for the labor market. Nonfarm payroll was slightly up.

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