Buffett-backed Itochu aims to build on Berkshire clothing tie-up

Fruit of the Loom deal a 'sign' of confidence in trading house, CFO says

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Berkshire Hathaway Chairman Warren Buffett has been bullish on Japan's trading houses. © Reuters

TSUKASA MORIKUNI, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Japanese trading house Itochu is discussing partnership opportunities with Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway after securing an apparel tie-up, Chief Financial Officer Tsuyoshi Hachimura told Nikkei.

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