Jun 17, 2025
Americans turn cautious and retail sales slide after a spring spending surge to beat tariffs
U.S. retail sales fell 0.9% in May as consumers pulled back following Trump’s tariff hikes, with auto sales taking the biggest hit.
May 6, 2025
US trade deficit hits record high as businesses, consumers try to get ahead of Trump tariffs
U.S. trade deficit surged to a record $140.5B in March as businesses raced to import goods ahead of sweeping Trump tariffs, dragging on GDP growth.