Washington DC unemployment at a high for third straight month: District's July rate reaches 6% mark; federal cuts, court-backed layoffs fuel rise
Wednesday, 20 August 2025 () Washington D.C. has faced the nation's highest unemployment rate for three months, reaching 6% in July, due to federal workforce reductions under President Trump and declining international tourism. Neighboring states Maryland and Virginia also saw slight increases in unemployment. These layoffs are projected to worsen the District's Black-white unemployment disparity, as international tourism continues to decline.
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