Much of June’s anticipated 12-month-low in the seasonally adjusted annualized rate is an offset from pre-tariff pull-ahead volume in March and April. But also dampening demand is worsening affordability and leaner inventory. Furthermore, a dent in the year-ago month’s sales caused by a cyberattack impacting dealers’ online systems is making year-over-year comparisons look stronger than they would have otherwise.

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