Tariffs putting the squeeze on businesses and consumers while bringing in billions of dollars for the United States government.

JOBS DAY: The latest jobs data today painted a picture of a much softer labor market all summer than was previously known, raising fresh fears about the health of the U.S. economy and — in combination with President Donald Trump’s new tariffs — sending markets lower.

Forcing already cautious consumers to deal with higher prices as the job market weakens is a dangerous economic mix.