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Jobs boost for Trump even as wages stagnate

US President Donald Trump. (Photo: Courtesy)

US job growth surged more than expected in January as construction firms and retailers ramped up hiring.

Wages, however, barely rose, handing the Trump administration both a head start and a challenge as it seeks to boost the economy.

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