US employers added 177,000 jobs in April as Trump's tariffs took effect; unemployment at 4.2%, April jobs report shows.

The bulk of new jobs in April came from industries that do not necessarily reflect the administration’s priorities.

The US added 177,000 jobs in April, while the unemployment rate held at 4.2%.

April's job growth hit 177,000 with steady 4.2% unemployment, signaling labor market resilience and worker confidence. Click ...

For example, Trump’s tariffs are ostensibly ... is a weakening in the labor market,” he said of the Fed. Of course, a good jobs report can’t be all bad news for the president.