How the U.S. Murdered Japan’s Economy (In One Day)

In 1985, Japan was on track to become the world's greatest economic superpower. The land under the Imperial Palace in Tokyo was worth more than the entire state of California, and Japanese corporations were buying up American icons like Rockefeller Center. The U.S. government was terrified.

But on September 22, 1985, everything changed. In a secret meeting at the Plaza Hotel in New York, the U.S. forced Japan to sign a document that would wipe out trillions of dollars of wealth and send their country into a 30-year stagnation. This wasn't a war fought with guns; it was an assassination committed with a fountain pen.

In this documentary, we uncover the true story of the Plaza Accord—the "Economic Pearl Harbor" that turned the Japanese Miracle into the Lost Decades. Discover how a currency trap, a real estate bubble, and a diplomatic betrayal destroyed an empire overnight.

Timestamps: 0:00 - The Crime Scene (Tokyo 1989) 03:15 - The Rise of the Japanese Empire 08:45 - The American Panic & Sledgehammers 14:20 - The Secret Invitation (The Trap) 18:50 - The Plaza Accord Betrayal 22:30 - The Bubble & The Crash

Disclaimer: This video is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not financial advice. The content is based on historical events and economic analysis. Please do your own research before making any investment decisions.

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