Is Trump's immigration policy behind falling employment rates in the U.S? | Job growth slowed
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Aug 11, 2025, 17:29 IST | Updated: Aug 11, 2025, 17:29 IST
The US job market slowed sharply in July, adding just 73,000 jobs, well below expectations. To make matters worse, May and June job gains were revised down by a combined 258,000: raising serious concerns about the impact of President Donald Trump’s trade policies on hiring and economic growth. What’s driving the slowdown? We break down the data and the political implications.
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