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

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Key Takeaways Retail sales dropped by 0.9% in May as consumers appeared to put the brakes on their buying spree ahead of expected tariff increases.Car sales led the decline. Sales had soared in March ...

Trump’s tariffs and the trade war continue to affect global markets. Follow along for live updates on the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq.