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Buffett says US shouldn't use "trade as a weapon" as Trump has done with tariffs

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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Investor Warren Buffett told thousands of Berkshire Hathaway shareholders Saturday that the United States shouldn’t use “trade as a weapon” and anger the rest of the world like President Donald Trump has done with his tariffs that roiled global markets..

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  1. NBC New York

    Warren Buffett knocks tariffs and protectionism: ‘Trade should not be a weapon' (opens NBC New York)

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    “Trade should not be a weapon,” Buffett said. “The United States won. We have become an incredibly important country, starting from nothing 250 years...

  2. The Republic

    Buffett says US shouldn't use "trade as a weapon" as Trump has done with tariffs (opens The Republic)

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    OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Investor Warren Buffett told thousands of Berkshire Hathaway shareholders Saturday that the United States shouldn’t use “trade as a weapon” and anger the rest of the world like President Donald Trump has done with his tariffs that roiled global markets..

  3. Las Vegas Review-Journal

    Buffett says US shouldn’t use ‘trade as a weapon’ (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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    The billionaire investor addressed the topic on everyone’s mind at the start of the Berkshire Hathaway shareholders meeting.

  4. Washington Examiner

    Buffett says US shouldn’t use ‘trade as a weapon’ as Trump has done with tariffs (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Buffett doesn’t think Trump is going about it the right way with his widespread tariffs. He said the world will be safer if more countries are prosperous.

  5. Insider

    Warren Buffett criticizes tariffs and says trade should not be used as a 'weapon' (opens Insider)

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    Billionaire investor and philanthropist Warren Buffett criticized Trump's tariffs, saying that protectionist trade policies are "a big mistake."

  6. Salon

    "A big mistake": Warren Buffett criticizes Trump tariffs at Berkshire meeting (opens Salon)

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    “We should do what we do best and they should do what they do best" Buffett said during his address to shareholders

  7. FOX Business

    Buffett criticizes Trump's tariffs rollout, says US shouldn’t use 'trade as a weapon' (opens FOX Business)

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    Legendary investor Warren Buffett railed against President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Saturday and the tumultuous way in which the president has rolled them out.

  8. Investopedia

    Warren Buffett Says ‘Trade Should Not Be a Weapon’ (opens Investopedia)

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    Warren Buffett told investors at Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meeting Saturday that “there is no question that trade can be an act of war, and I think it’s led to bad things."

  9. Los Angeles Times

    Buffett says U.S. shouldn't use 'trade as a weapon' as Trump has done with tariffs (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Investor Warren Buffett told thousands of Berkshire Hathaway shareholders Saturday that the U.S. shouldn’t anger the rest of the world as Trump's tariffs have done.

  10. Green Field Reporter

    Buffett says US shouldn't use "trade as a weapon" as Trump has done with tariffs - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Investor Warren Buffett told thousands of Berkshire Hathaway shareholders Saturday that the United States shouldn’t use “trade as a weapon” and anger the rest of the world like President Donald Trump has done with his tariffs that roiled global markets..

  11. Forbes

    Warren Buffett Warns About Trump Tariffs At Berkshire Hathaway Meeting: ‘Trade Should Not Be A Weapon’ (opens Forbes)

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    Prior to the meeting, Warren Buffett remained mostly quiet on Trump’s controversial tariff policy, which escalated a trade war with China and provoked backlash from longtime trading partners.

  12. Quartz

    Warren Buffett breaks his silence on tariffs: 'Trade should not be a weapon' (opens Quartz)

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    The Berkshire Hathaway CEO maintained his traditional humor and candor about the future at his company's closely watched annual retreat

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