US economy adds 147,000 jobs in June, surpassing expectations amid Trump trade war - short news
Economists anticipated drop, but 8,000 new positions were added in June compared with May, with unemployment rate down to 4.1%
The US economy added 147,000 jobs in June, a sign of continuing strength in the labor market amid Donald Trump’s trade war.
The number of jobs added surpassed expectations, as economists largely anticipated a drop in openings. Instead, 8,000 more jobs were added in June compared with May, according to new job figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics..
source: The Guardian - 03.07.2025