The U.S. economy added 228,000 jobs in March, surpassing expectations and indicating a robust labor market despite recent tariff implementations. The unemployment rate slightly increased to 4.2% from 4.1% in February, as 232,000 individuals joined or rejoined the workforce. However, economists express concerns that the sweeping import tariffs could undermine this resilience in the coming months, potentially leading to decreased business confidence and a slowdown in hiring. The Federal Reserve faces a complex situation, balancing the need to manage inflationary pressures from tariffs with supporting continued employment growth.