Qualcomm has been caught in the crossfires of growing trade tensions between the China and U.S.. (cnbc.com)
«Ironically, the White House enabled Qualcomm to remain independent from Broadcom with the recent Presidential Order, but the current growing trade tensions with China have diminished Qualcomm's ability to close the accretive NXP deal,» wrote Walkley, the Canaccord Genuity analyst. (sandiegouniontribune.com)
The IMF cited growing trade tensions and dangers of a shift toward protectionist policies, tightening financial conditions and geopolitical strains as potential downside risks. (mfs.com)