Job Growth Accelerated In March—But Unemployment Hits 4.2% As Tariffs Threaten To Send Jobless Rate Over 5%

Job growth was far better than expected and unemployment slightly worse than anticipated in March, according to Labor Department data released Friday morning, as the labor market under President Donald Trump takes shape – and tariff-related concerns cast a dark shadow. Job growth was far better than expected and unemployment slightly worse than anticipated in…

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Employers added 228k jobs in March amid tariffs, DOGE cuts: What is WA unemployment rate?

U.S. employers added 228k jobs in March amid federal layoffs and tariff announcements. Job growth in Washington is off to a “slow start” in 2025. Hiring unexpectedly picked up sharply in March as employers added 228,000 jobs despite federal government layoffs and growing uncertainty about President Donald Trump’s sweeping import tariffs.But gains for the previous…

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