Drawers have entered dozens of acquisitions and mergers worldwide as the trade war launched by US President Donald Trump on April 2 has completely discouraged investment banks and managers internationally since they cannot plan.

The uncertainty created by Trump is so high that the number of agreements – which is an index for the health of the global economy – in April, in April, in April, in April, lower level of more than 20 years.

Their numbers were even smaller than the number of deals arising out during the gloomy days of the Koronovi Pandemic and the 2008-2009 financial crisis, according to a survey conducted by Dealogic on behalf of Reuters.

In particular, In the USAwhich is the largest acquisition and mergers market, last month Only 555 agreements were concludedthat is, the fewest in the month since May 2009.

The dramatic reduction in agreements is attributed to Trump’s “Day Liberation”, during which he announced the imposition of duties on all US trade partners, but also to retaliation that announced or announced other countries.

In the midst of this uncertainty, investment banks have advised their customers to freeze their plans for acquisitions, mergers and initial public offers until there is more clarity in US trade policy.

It is noted that investment banks estimated that in 2025 it would be an excellent year for acquisition and merger agreements due to the most friendly Trump business.

However, the US president’s duty plan has overturned expectations, as the numbers reflect. According to Dealogic data, in April they were entered into worldwide 2,330 dealsfewer than February 2005 and 34% less than the historical monthly average.

And the value of the deals shrinks just at $ 243 billion – which is less than 54% compared to March and 20% compared to the monthly average of the last 20 yearsaccording to Dealogic.