Shoppers reduced spending at U.S. retailers in May with trade wars dragging on the economy

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Shoppers reduced spending at U.S. retailers in May with trade wars dragging on the economy

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Simmering trade wars have created a sort of stop-and-start economy — and the latest snapshot of retail sales in May underscores the threat to U.S. growth.

This story appeared on marketwatch.com, 2025-06-17 14:35:00.