Retail sales rise in March as consumers get ahead of tariffs — RetailWire.com

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Consumers increased buying in March, often to get ahead of increases caused by tariffs:

CNBC underscored that this latest data from the Commerce Department indicated sustained spending from Americans despite the dual headwinds of turbulent and wide-reaching tariff policy announcements, in addition to continuing concerns about the overall strength of the U.S. economy.

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