Livewire: One way to navigate trade-induced volatility is to avoid it altogether

22 May 2025

Ares reveals how focusing on the US mid market and leaning on its experience has helped it largely avoid the trade-induced volatility.

Despite the announcement over the weekend of progress in trade talks between China and the US, there is no doubt that the tariff escalation has had a negative impact on international trade, supply chains, and product sales – even if the threat of empty shelves has yet to materialise.

So, how can investors avoid the negative consequences of the trade war?