Despite Iran and Some Turbulence, Trump’s Economy Had A Good Month In March

March was a very good month for the economy, with 178,000 jobs added, surpassing expectations. The market has entered a period of volatility, which is understandable given Operation Epic Fury. Democrats have been trying to cause panic about gas prices, although the national average, while higher since the air campaign, remains lower than the obscene prices seen under Joe Biden: Excellent and welcome news. https://t.co/Q0LiR466ti — Charles C. W. Cooke (@charlescwcooke) April 3, 2026 U.S. job growth surged past expectations in March and the unemployment rate dropped, giving President Donald Trump some breathing room as the economy comes under increasing pressure over the war in Iran and rising oil prices. Companies added a net 178,000 jobs last month, the Labor Department reported Friday,