Berkshire Hathaway CEO Affirms Long-Term Commitment to Japanese Trading Houses and AI Energy Opportunities

Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel stated in a CNBC interview that the company plans to hold its stakes in the five major Japanese trading houses for decades. Berkshire currently holds over 10% in each firm. Abel also highlighted that AI data center development presents significant energy infrastructure opportunities for Berkshire Energy. Regarding the U.S. economy, he noted that while most of Berkshire's major businesses remain strong, American consumers are facing increased financial pressure.