In a just-released report, Capstone Partners notes that portfolio realignment fueled a significant portion of deal activity in early 2024. Global sustainability initiatives represent another significant factor driving mergers and acquisitions.
It seems that the U.S-China trade war is slowing. According to National Public Radio, the president agreed to relax some of the tariffs he imposed on Chinese imports. In exchange, Beijing has agreed to buy more American products and make other changes.
The Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) has joined more than 80 of the nation’s leading trade associations as a member of Americans for Free Trade, a multi-industry coalition dedicated to opposing tariffs.