Dealmaking rebounds after Trump's tariffs cut off a budding M&A boom
1. M&A activity in U.S. rebounded after tariff policy changes. 2. April saw deal value drop to $134 billion but signs of recovery emerged. 3. Analysts predict increased M&A focus on smaller, flexible deals. 4. Major deals include AT&T's acquisition of Lumen's fiber business. 5. Consumer companies adjust strategies to adapt to macroeconomic changes.