U.S. weekly unemployment claims rise more than expected as tariffs weigh on economy

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The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits increased more than expected last week, potentially hinting at a pickup in layoffs from tariffs, which weighed on the economy in the first quarter.
Initial claims for state unemployment benefits jumped 18,000 a…

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