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world Al Jazeera 2026-03-31

US Job Market Stagnates Under Trump, Hiring Drops to Pandemic Lows

The US job market has experienced a significant slowdown under the Trump administration, with hiring rates averaging just 18,000 monthly in recent months. This trend mirrors labour market stagnation, indicating a potential impact on the economy.


Labour market stagnation mirrors a slowing private payroll growth, averaging just 18,000 monthly in recent months

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