Retail sales rise 0.5% in July as some shoppers step up purchases ahead of tariffs
Shoppers spent at a healthy pace in July, particularly at the nation’s auto dealerships, as they appear to shrug off President Donald Trump's tariffs, which are starting to take a toll on jobs and lead to some price increases.
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1 viewpointRetail sales rose 0.5% in July as some shoppers stepped up purchases ahead of tariffs
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Retail sales rise a solid 0.5% in July from June as shoppers appear to shrug off tariff pressures
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1 viewpointThe mighty American consumer keeps shrugging off tariffs as retail sales rise 0.5% in July