After Americans went on a bit of a shopping spree last month ahead of expected tariff-induced price increases, sales slowed down in April.Retail sales gained 0.1% in April from March, the Census Bureau reported Thursday.

U.S. consumers spent slightly more at retail stores last month after ramping up their shopping in March to get ahead of tariffs.

U.S. retail sales growth slowed sharply in April as the boost from households front-loading motor vehicle purchases ahead of tariffs faded and consumers pulled back on spending elsewhere against the backdrop of an uncertain economic outlook.