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‘All bets are off’ for London IPOs as Trump tariffs whipsaw markets

London is struggling to bounce back from a dearth of listing activity

In 2024, London had its worst year for IPOs since the financial crisis . Trump’s trade war might not help
In 2024, London had its worst year for IPOs since the financial crisis . Trump’s trade war might not help Photo: Jason Alden/Getty Images

US president Donald Trump’s tariffs are set to deal a fresh blow to London’s IPO market, with companies expected to delay floats following turmoil in global markets.

Trump’s levies, ranging from 10% to 50% on goods exported to the US, have whipsawed global financial markets in recent days and increased expectations for a recession in the world’s largest economy.

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