PANews reported on April 5 that according to Cailian Press, Berkshire Hathaway, owned by Buffett, issued a statement saying: "There are reports circulating on social media (including X, Facebook and TikTok) about Warren Buffett's remarks, all of which are false." CNBC asked Buffett about this statement on the 4th. Buffett said he wanted to combat false information in an era when false rumors can spread instantly. Buffett told CNBC that he would not make any comments on the market, economy or tariffs between now and the Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting on May 3.