Dealmaking rebounds after Trump’s tariffs cut off a budding M&A boom

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Optimism on dealmaking appears to be back now that President Donald Trump has suspended his highest tariffs and market jitters take a backseat.
U.S. deal activity plunged by 66% to $9 billion during the first week of April, according to Mergermarket data, after Trump’s “liberation day” tariff announcement.
Activity is rebounding this month and larger deals are taking place.

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