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Trump keeps heralding an economic boom, but even a solid jobs report is causing problems for him - apnews.com

Published by Associated Press By Josh Boak · 5 September 2026 at 17:11
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Trump keeps heralding an economic boom, but even a solid jobs report is causing problems for him - apnews.com
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President Donald Trump has been promising an economic boom, but Friday's positive jobs report left him frustrated. He vented about inflation and interest rates, blaming financial markets, the Federal Reserve, and trade partners. Trump dismissed the idea that …

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