Impact of Tariff Policies on Private Equity

This paper reviews the literature on tariffs and private equity. It shows the state of tariff changes and the important role of private equity in economic and business development in today’s world, represented by the United States. By reviewing the economic development under the influence of tariff policy and the related contents of private equity investment, this paper focuses on the impact mechanism of tariff policy on private equity investment in the global economic environment of unstable trade policy, mainly including the impact of tariff policy on private equity investment’s industry investment preference and decision-making, the valuation of private equity subject companies, cross-border mergers and acquisitions, and the exit path of private equity investment. This paper summarizes the impact of tariff policy on private equity investment. In addition, this paper summarizes the feasible measures for private equity institutions to cope with the risks and uncertainties brought by the tariff policy.