The legendary investor Warren Buffett, 94 years old, announced that he will step down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway by the end of 2025, after six decades at the helm of the conglomerate that made him an iconic figure in American capitalism. At a shareholders' meeting attended by investors from around the world and public figures like Hillary Clinton, Buffett expressed: 'There may come a time to invest a lot of money, and I want you to know that I have all my money in this company.'
Buffett's retirement comes in a global context marked by geopolitical tensions, structural reforms, and ideological disputes, and his stance—moderate but firm—distances him from polarizing rhetoric. During his speech in Omaha, Buffett also highlighted the importance of maintaining openness to international trade and avoiding hostility as a strategy.
Challenging ideas of superiority and isolation, the 'Oracle of Omaha' urged the United States to focus on what it does best: trading with the rest of the world. Buffett added criticisms towards the use of trade as a weapon and cultural confrontations, emphasizing the importance of maintaining strong international relations.
Buffett will continue to hold his shares in Berkshire Hathaway and expressed confidence in the company's future under the management of Greg Abel, whom he proposed as his successor. While addressing economic and political issues, Buffett praised budget discipline and warned about the dangers of neglecting international ties. Although not directly mentioning Donald Trump, he criticized the tariffs imposed during his term, stating: 'Trade should not be a weapon.'
