Most UK CEOs have altered investment strategies amid global trade war uncertainty

25% have halted plans

Sorin Dojan
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US President Donald Trump’s wide-ranging tariffs have pushed 83% of UK CEOs to adjust their investment strategies.

Of those who have altered their investment strategies, 25% have halted planned investments, according to EY-Parthenon's CEO Outlook survey, while a further 49% have delayed them. European markets rally as Trump retreats from 50% tariff threat In addition, 39% have moved their operational assets to different regions, while 26% have left specific geographic markets altogether. This comes as Trump agreed to extend EU trade talks and defer another round of tariffs for the bloc, leading to a spike in European markets on Monday (26 May). However, almost half (45%) of UK CEOs rema...

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