Layoff announcements in the U.S. soared to their highest levels since 2020, with 172,017 job cuts reported in February, significantly attributed to policy actions from Donald Trump and Elon Musk's department DOGE.

ADP's report indicates that private job growth slowed to 77,000 in February, raising concerns about an economic slowdown, exacerbated by worries over President Trump's tariffs.

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