According to The Kobeissi Letter, Warren Buffett emphasized that trade should not be used as a weapon and highlighted the risks of ongoing global trade tensions. Berkshire Hathaway reported a 14% year-over-year decline in operating earnings to $9.6 billion, attributing part of the decrease to the negative effects of tariffs. This underscores the direct impact of trade policies and tariffs on major corporate earnings, suggesting traders and investors should closely monitor tariff developments and their influence on equity performance. Source: The Kobeissi Letter (May 3, 2025).