By PAUL WISEMAN, Associated Press Economics Writer

WASHINGTON (AP) —&nbsp;American employers added a better-than-expected 177,000 jobs in April as the job market showed resilience in the face of President Donald Trump’s trade wars.

Hiring was down slightly from a revised 185,000 in March and came in above economists’ expectations for a modest 135,000. The unemployment rate remained at 4.2%.

President Donald Trump’s aggressive and unpredictable policies – including massive import taxes – have clouded the outlook for the economy and the job market and raised fears that the American economy is headed toward recession.

Originally Published: <time datetime="2025-05-02 08:38:59">May 2, 2025 at 8:38 AM EDT</time>

The unemployment rate stayed at 4.2%.{ai:summary}American employers added 177,000 jobs in April, surpassing expectations, while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.2%. This hiring reflects resilience despite concerns over President Trump's trade policies and their potential impact on the economy.The job growth, although slightly down from March's revised 185,000, indicates a stronger labor market than anticipated amid fears of a recession. #economy

Employers added a surprising 177,000 jobs as job market shows resilience. Unemployment stays at 4.2%

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