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US unexpectedly loses jobs in July, in blow to Trump’s economy claims

The US economy unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs in July, government data showed, a blow to US President Donald Trump’s claims of leading an economic revival…

By Samantha Johnson / August 7, 2026

The US economy unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs in July, government data showed, 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 unemployment rate in the world’s largest economy ticked down to 4.1 per cent, according to data published on Friday by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Since taking office for his second term, Trump has unleashed a spate of policies aimed at reviving domestic manufacturing and curbing surging inflation.

Republicans face a stiff test in November’s midterm elections, with the state of the economy a key issue for Democrats who are seeking to wrest back control of both houses of Congress.

US Federal Reserve Board chairman Kevin Warsh speaks in Washington, DC last month. The US Fed has been signalling it was preparing for a rate hike later this year. Photo: EPA
US Federal Reserve Board chairman Kevin Warsh speaks in Washington, DC last month. The US Fed has been signalling it was preparing for a rate hike later this year. Photo: EPA

Friday’s data will also pose a question to the US Federal Reserve, which has been signalling it was preparing for a rate hike later this year.

Employment declined in the local government education and retail trade sectors, while it continued to grow in healthcare, the BLS said in a statement.

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