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MarketWatch Invests: Tariffs rattle deals. Here’s what’s next for M&A.

Articles & Interviews | May 12, 2025 | Amita Schultes
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M&A activity kicked off the year with strength but has recently slowed as economic uncertainty—and the impact of new tariffs—begins to weigh on deal-making.

In this MarketWatch Invests segment, Partner Amita Schultes shares insights on what could be next for the M&A landscape.

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