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US hiring beats expectations in June despite tariff worries
US hiring beats expectations in June despite tariff worries
Economy
by  AFP

The US economy added more jobs than expected in June while the unemployment rate edged down, government data showed Thursday, offering signs of continued labor market strength despite worries over President Donald Trump's tariffs. In June, the state government and health care sectors added jobs while the federal government continued shedding roles, the Labor Department said Thursday.