The U.S. jobs report Friday morning underscores how the U.S. economy is in a precarious spot, and how it's key for President Donald Trump and his deputies to achieve agreements with trading partners who are dealing with new tariffs,

April's job growth hit 177,000 with steady 4.2% unemployment, signaling labor market resilience and worker confidence. Click for my full data review.

A frequently evolving trade war is creating a sense of unpredictability for business owners, prompting some to hold off on hiring. The first U.S. jobs report since President Trump’s tariffs