US job growth slows marginally in April; unemployment rate steady at 4.2%

America's job growth faced a slight slowdown in April. Donald Trump's tariff policies increased economic uncertainty. The labor market showed resilience, but warning signs accumulated. Business sentiment plummeted, potentially leading to layoffs. Airlines and General Motors anticipated tariff-related financial hits. The Federal Reserve was expected to hold interest rates steady. Economists foresaw tariff effects on employment and inflation reports.