By Jayne Juvan and Dan McClain

Recent tariffs imposed by the Trump Administration have led to an abrupt slowdown in M&A transactions that has been eerily similar to the initial pause in dealmaking caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether target companies will meet or exceed expected financial performance given the inflationary impact on the cost of goods globally is uncertain to say the least, and, as is often the case, this uncertainty is having a dampening effect on deals. Read the article on the Reuters website here and in the pdf below.