SAN FRANCISCO—Dealmakers in Silicon Valley say Donald Trump’s victory could be a boon for domestic M&A but a deterrent to big cross-deal transactions.

Daniel Mitz, a partner at Jones Day (which represented the Trump campaign), said the president-elect could boost domestic M&A in two ways. “First, the uncertainty around the election is over,” Mitz said. That means companies have a better idea of deal hurdles and structure in 2017. “Second, the financial markets and the interest rates will continue and access to capital will continue.”

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