US Lost 92,000 Jobs in February, With Growth Down 85 Percent Over Past Year

"According to the agency's February jobs report, which was released late last week, the total number of jobs in the U.S. dropped by 92,000 for the month. The BLS report also included updates for the previous two months, showing downward revisions of 65,000 jobs for December and 4,000 for January."

"Looking at the first full year that President Donald Trump has been in office - from February 2025 to last month - the U.S. saw a net 156,000 new jobs created over that period of time. While that's a net positive number, it's an 85 percent slowdown in new jobs created compared to the year before Trump reentered the White House."

"Perhaps more tellingly, since April 2025, there has been a net job loss in the U.S. economy. Notably, that month was the start of Trump's massive global tariffs."

The February 2026 jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals concerning economic trends. The U.S. experienced a net job loss of 92,000 in February, with additional downward revisions of 65,000 jobs for December and 4,000 for January. Over Trump's first full year in office from February 2025 to February 2026, only 156,000 net new jobs were created, representing an 85% decline compared to the prior year. Since April 2025, coinciding with the implementation of global tariffs, the economy has experienced net job losses. Inflation remains elevated, with consumer prices rising 2.7% throughout 2025 and grocery prices increasing 2.4%, including significant increases in staple items like coffee and meat.

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