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US unexpectedly loses jobs in blow to Trump ahead of midterms

The US lost 23,000 jobs in July, raising concerns about the economy ahead of the November midterm elections.

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The US lost 23,000 jobs in July, raising concerns about the economy ahead of the November midterm elections.

A job seeker waits to talk to a recruiter at a job fair Aug 28, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (Photo: AP/Marta Lavandier)

WASHINGTON: The United States unexpectedly lost thousands of jobs in July, government data showed Friday (Aug 7), a blow to US President Donald Trump's claims of leading an economic revival as his Republican Party gears up for crucial midterm elections.

The world's largest economy lost 23,000 jobs in July, data published by the US Bureau of Labour Statistics showed, signalling potential labour market weakness after months of steady growth.

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The BLS also revised down job growth in the previous two months by 103,000, showing the labour market to be less robust than previously reported.
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Diane Swonk, chief economist at KPMG, said persistent inflation and a potentially weak labour market could put the Fed in a tough spot when it meets to set rates next month.

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