You can only plan for so much. Just as the markets were relaxing into post-election certainty, tariffs blew in like an Atlantic squall. But not everywhere is underwater yet. A prevailing appetite for megadeals has seen values actually soar in Canada, Latin America, and the Southern US, though plummeting volumes have drained value everywhere else.

With big strategic deals still very viable, will the market rally in the face of the new economic pressures from the US? See the full outlook in Deal Drivers: Americas Q1 2025, produced by Datasite in partnership with Mergermarket. Map prospective deal activity and gain insights across the Americas, including:

• Peru
• Bermuda
• Canada
• Western US
• Midwestern US
• Southern US
• Northeastern US
• Brazil
• Latin America (excl. Brazil) and the Caribbean

Though cross-border M&A especially faces valuation roadblocks and supply chain woes, leading sectors like TMT and Biotech remain strong, while Canada's Industrial & Chemicals sector is right now carrying the team. Follow the unfolding saga - download the report now.