Employers added just 75,000 jobs during the month
Gain was more than double the productivity growth in Q4 2018
Exports and imports both fell 2.2%
Tensions between the U.S. and China will likely manifest over the long term, says a National Bank report
Trump’s allies have warned about tariffs harming the U.S. economy
Economists were predicting a slight uptick for the sector
Some on the Fed board think future rate hikes may be necessary
Jump suggests economy had solid momentum going into the April-June quarter
Herman Cain’s nomination had raised concerns about the Fed's ability to remain politically independent
The drop followed an 11.2% gain the previous month