Chinese economic growth slipped to 6.2% in the April-through-June quarter, as measured by gross domestic product, after holding steady at 6.4% in the previous two quarters, official statistics showed Monday. Barring a modest recovery in June, signs accumulated that business activity struggled to pick up in the quarter. Consumer spending, which Chinese leaders hoped would support growth, is adding to the picture of cooling demand. The breakdown of second-quarter figures shows how roughly 2 trillion yuan ($291 billion) of stimulus, introduced by Premier Li Keqiang in March, is failing to make business owners less risk-averse. “I wouldn’t say it’s not working, but it’s not as big an impact as people thought,” said Bo Zhuang, an economist at research firm TS Lombard. The trade dispute with the U.S. is dragging on China’s economy and creating an uncertain business environment. To avoid the latest round of President Trump’s tariffs, some manufacturers […]