U.S. employers added solid 151,000 jobs last month, but the outlook is cloudy as President Donald threatens a trade war, purges the federal workforce and promises to deport millions of immigrants.

The Labor Department reported Friday that hiring was up from a revised 125,000 in January. Economists had expected 160,000 new jobs last month.

The unemployment rate rose slightly to 4.1 per cent as the number jobless Americans rose by 203,000.

The job market has been remarkably resilient over the past year despite high interest rates{ai:summary}<p>U.S. employers added 151,000 jobs in February, an increase from January's revised 125,000. However, the labor market outlook is uncertain due to President Trump's trade war threats and immigration policies. The unemployment rate rose slightly to 4.1%, with 203,000 more Americans jobless.</p><p>#economy</p>

U.S. unemployment ticks up to 4.1% following trade threats

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