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August 18, 2025

Retail sales rise 0.5% in July

NEW YORK (AP) — Shoppers spent at a healthy pace in July, particularly at the nation's auto dealerships, even as President Donald Trump's tariffs start to take a toll on jobs and lead to some price increases.

But the figures also underscore how uncertainty around the expansive duties is pushing shoppers to step up their purchases of dishwashers, furniture and other items ahead of the expected price increases.


 
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