Trade war impact billions of dollars worth of deals, IPOs put on hold.

From Yahoo Finance: 2025-04-04 13:29:00

Donald Trump’s trade war has resulted in billions of dollars worth of mergers, acquisitions, and IPOs being put on hold. Companies like StubHub, Klarna Bank, MNTN Inc., and Ategrity Specialty Holdings have delayed listings due to market losses. The global stock rout is also impacting M&A markets, with companies like Cie. de Saint-Gobain and Gerresheimer AG facing uncertainty. Trump’s tariffs have led to retaliation from China and the EU, causing the S&P 500 to drop. Deal makers are facing a fresh blow as uncertainty created by policy changes affects transactions and IPO activity.



Read more at Yahoo Finance: US Trade War Hits Billions of Dollars of Deals in 24 Hours