News & Stories Economy Trump's trade war contracts the economy but job market holds up Scott Horsley Scott Simon May 03, 2025 / 5:04 am Play AudioPlaying4 mins left President Trump's trade war continues. Numbers show the U.S. economy contracted this year but so far the job market is holding up pretty well. Why you can trust KUOW Recommended Stories Despite tariff headwinds, Brooks Running keeps pace September 17, 2025 New report predicts tariffs could send shockwaves across WA economy September 04, 2025 More Seattle-area shoppers turn to Evergreen Goodwill amid economic uncertainty September 03, 2025