New York, N.Y. - Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) released the following statement after the August jobs report showed signs of cracking in our economy caused by Donald Trump's chaotic policies having detrimental effects on the U.S. economy:

"Today's jobs report was worse than the already low expectations. This is a blaring red light warning to the entire country that Donald Trump is squeezing the life out of our economy.

"Donald Trump's chaotic tariffs, failed policies, and fake trade deals have slowed job growth and continually raised prices on American families. The pressure is pushing working families closer to the breaking point.

"This incredibly weak jobs report is just the latest in a string of bad economic news that only confirms what Senate Democrats heard at events all across the country this summer. Hiring is down, prices are up, and families are paying thousands more a year because of Donald Trump's tariffs. The pain America is experiencing will only worsen as Republicans ignore the warning and continue cowering to Donald Trump. The first step is to admit the truth that Donald Trump's economic experiment has failed and reverse course.

"In the coming weeks, Senate Democrats will force votes to reverse Donald Trump's damaging tariffs and we will see whose side Republicans are on. I hope Republicans will choose wisely."

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