NEW YORK — 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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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
Retail sales rose a solid 0.5% last month, and June spending was stronger than expected, according to the Commerce Department's report released Friday
June's retail sales were revised upward to 0.9%, from a 0.6% increase, the agency said
The pace in July matched economists' estimates
Retail sales rose a sol