Synopsys’ takeover of Ansys in spotlight as tariffs ramp up global tensions

Reuben Miller, Mergermarket’s global chief regulatory editor, based in Washington DC, joins Dealcast host Julie-Anna Needham to discuss the multi-fold impact of tariffs on dealmaking.China and the US are currently circling each other like fighters. Why does he see this as “a delicate dance”?Could Trump’s threat of tariffs on allies and competitors be a catalyst for demand for US manufacturing assets?Are the threats a negotiating position to gain concessions or a real statement of intent?All this and more in this week’s Dealcast, which was recorded on Tuesday 4 February.