The job market is showing signs of weakness as Trump's tariffs take effect

The U.S. labor market was substantially weaker in the spring and early summer, according to a report Friday from the Labor Department. Employers added far fewer jobs than initially reported.

U.S. employers added just 73,000 jobs in July, according to a report from the Labor Department Friday, as the unemployment rate inched up to 4.2%. Job gains for May and June were also revised sharply lower.

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