Why did so many US businesses go bankrupt this year: how companies failed employees. Dec 28, 2025

In this video, I summarize the year of 2025 from a “business survival/crisis” perspective.

I discuss the record number of US Corporate bankruptcies that have been filed, and the predictable yet cruel response of layoffs. Also address RTO policies that have/will backfire, tariffs and trade wars, struggling employee/consumers, supply chain issues, rising interest rates, and the inability to continue securing low interest rates and stockpile cash.

These factors have combined to culminate in a VERY disastrous year for American business and industry. What if any lessons can be learned for American business leaders that they can and should apply in 2026?

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