 | | (Jenna O'Malley/PitchBook News) | | | President-elect Donald Trump's pledges to impose broader tariffs on most goods from US trading partners and a heavy levy on Chinese goods have, as usual, triggered a maelstrom of skepticism, anxiety and excitement.
Now, advisers and investors with clients and portfolio companies in manufacturing and associated sectors tell me companies are bracing for the possibility of higher import costs and other protectionist measures, with some already taking decisive action.
I'm Madeline Shi, and this is The Weekend Pitch. You can reach me at madeline.shi@pitchbook.com or on X @Madelin94615831.
Some, such as domestic manufacturers, are banking on the potential upsides of business-friendly policy changes. | | | | | | | |
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This week, Blackstone made its latest bet in the restaurant franchise space when it acquired a majority stake in which US submarine sandwich chain?
A) Subway
B) Jersey Mike's Subs
C) Jimmy John's
D) Potbelly Sandwich Shop
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| | | | | |  | | (iStock/Getty Images) | | | Answer: B
Earlier this week Blackstone acquired a majority stake in Jersey Mike's in a deal that values the submarine sandwich chain at around $8 billion. Read more about that deal and other franchise bets the firm has made here. | | | | | | Sign up for our newsletter | |
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