Americans’ view of the U.S. economy improved this month, but Americans remain concerned about the impact of tariffs on their economic futures. The Conference Board said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index rose two points to 97.

Key Takeaways Consumer confidence, as measured by the Conference Board, rose in July.The reading comes after the index declined in June as worries over the labor market persisted.Consumer surveys have improved recently after falling in the wake of President Donald Trump’s tariffs announcement in April.

WASHINGTON -- US consumer confidence improves modestly in July, but Americans remain uneasy about their economic futures.