Top Democrats Criticize Trump's Economic Agenda After Weak September Jobs Report
Elizabeth Warren and Chuck Schumer blasted the administration after the US added just 29,000 jobs in September, far below the 84,000 economists had forecast.
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Senior Democrats sharply criticized President Donald Trump's economic policies after the US economy added just 29,000 jobs in September, according to The Guardian, well short of the 84,000 economists had predicted.
Senator Elizabeth Warren, the top Democrat on the Senate Banking Committee, said the latest figures reflected what she called Trump's "failing economic agenda." Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer also criticized the administration following the report.
Economists cited in the report described the jobs figures as "mediocre" and "weak," reflecting a significant shortfall from pre-report expectations.
The weaker-than-expected numbers, released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, also factored into market reactions, with analysts noting that the data eased some concerns about potential future interest rate hikes.
The report did not provide additional detail on which sectors were most responsible for the shortfall in job creation, nor did it include an official White House response to the Democratic criticism.
Sources
- Top Democrats slam ‘Trump’s failing economic agenda’ after weaker-than-expected jobs growth – US politics live — The Guardian — World
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