The bureau had previously reported that monthly retail sales rose 0.1% in April. Compared with a year ago, however, sales still rose 3.3% in May. Last month’s 0.9% decline was d

The Census Bureau's Advance Retail Sales Report for May showed consumer spending pulled back significantly last month, with headline sales sinking 0.9%.

US retail sales fell by the most since the start of the year in May, suggesting new tariffs deterred consumers from spending, especially on cars.