All In with Chris Hayes Tariffs continue to bruise economy as hiring plummets
Sep 6, 2025
Senator Angela Alsobrooks, a Maryland Democrat on the Senate Finance Committee, shares insights on the troubling U.S. job market, detailing how current policies and tariffs are significantly impacting everyday Americans. Helene Cooper, a national security reporter for The New York Times, discusses the U.S. military buildup in the Caribbean, exploring the potential implications of escalating tensions with Venezuela. Both guests delve into the intersection of economic challenges and political maneuverings, painting a concerning picture of today’s landscape.
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Jobs Report Shows Weakness
- The U.S. added only 22,000 jobs in August, far below expectations and with downward revisions to prior months.
- Chris Hayes argues this signals the Trump administration's economic policies, especially tariffs, are slowing growth.
Tariffs Are Central To The Slowdown
- The episode links Trump's tariff policies to higher consumer prices and slowing hiring.
- Hayes says tariffs are the administration's signature economic move and are contributing to an economy "screeching to a halt."
Senator Alsobrooks: Truth Finds The Administration
- Senator Angela Alsobrooks says the jobs data reveal the administration's policies are hurting Americans.
- She frames the report as the truth "finding Donald Trump and his administration."