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News Wrap: Jobs report boasts most hires since July 2016

In our news wrap Friday, the Labor Department reported a net gain of 313,000 jobs in February, while the unemployment rate held at 4.1 percent, as thousands started looking for work. Also, President Trump's newly announced tariffs on steel and aluminum drew sharp rebukes. The European Union demanded to know whether it would be exempt and China vowed to protect its own interests.