U.S. jobless claims fall despite elevated uncertainty over Trump tariffs
Applications for unemployment benefits fell by 13,000 to 228,000 last week
- By: Matt Ott, The Associated Press
- May 8, 2025 May 8, 2025
- 09:28
Applications for unemployment benefits fell by 13,000 to 228,000 last week
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