Mike Walden: N.C. State Economics Professor Emeritus on the Job Market Slump
WPTF Afternoon News · WPTF FM 92.9 AM 680
August 4, 20256m 11s
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Show Notes
The U.S. job market saw a significant slowdown in July, with only 73,000 jobs added and major downward revisions to job gains in May and June. Economists say President Trump’s trade policies may be a key factor in the weakening trend.
N.C. State Economics Professor Emeritus Mike Walden joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the troubling numbers and the administration’s response.