The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits rose slightly last week and could trend higher as companies navigate President Donald Trump's tariffs on imports.

U.S. applications for jobless benefits fell again last week as the labor market continues to hold up despite fears of a tariff-induced recession

Initial jobless claims for the week ended April 12 declined by 9K to 215K from 224K in the prior week, less than the 225 consensus, according to data released by the Department of Labor on Thursday. The prior week's figure was revised up from 223K.