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International Business Times
International Business Times
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US Hiring Beats Expectations In June Despite Tariff Worries

US job growth came in at 147,000 in June, accelerating from May, government data shows (Credit: 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.

Job growth came in at 147,000 last month, rising from a 144,000 figure in May -- which was also revised upwards -- said the Department of Labor.

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