In March, the non-farm payroll employment in the United States increased by more than 220,000, outperforming expectations, while the unemployment rate slightly rose.
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The equivalent tariffs and economic policies of U.S. President Trump have sparked uncertainty. The latest data shows that in March, the U.S. non-farm payrolls added 228,000 jobs, and the unemployment rate slightly rose to 4.2%. The Department of Labor's report indicated that this figure far exceeded the expected 130,000, showing that the labor market remains strong. The average hourly wage in March also increased to $36, and economists are closely monitoring the impact of Trump's trade policies.
The impact of the American president's push for reciprocal tariffs and other economic policies is creating uncertainty. The latest data shows that the non-farm payroll employment in the U.S. increased by 228,000 jobs in March, far exceeding market expectations, while the unemployment rate slightly rose to 4.2%.
According to reports, the U.S. Department of Labor pointed out that the 228,000 non-farm jobs added nationwide in March significantly exceeded February's 117,000 jobs; the unemployment rate increased slightly from 4.1% in February to 4.2%. Data from a market observation site shows that the non-farm employment number for March far surpassed analysts' prediction of 130,000, indicating that the labor market in the U.S. remains strong.
The Labor Department's report showed that the average hourly wage in the U.S. increased by 0.3% in March, reaching $36, slightly higher than February's figures. Looking ahead, economists are closely monitoring the president's tariffs on some major trading partners imposed in March, and assessing broader measures that will take effect in April.