Buffett warned about trade deficits in a 2003 Fortune op-ed and proposed ‘import certificates’ but says trade should not be a weapon
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Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett was asked about his 2003 Fortune op-ed where he called for “import certificates” to rein in trade deficits. He admitted the idea was “gimmicky,” but it’s better than the current state of trade, alluding to President Donald Trump's aggressive…
This story appeared on fortune.com, 2025-05-03 15:54:40.