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Tariffs could strengthen the dollar, sap U.S. export power

Mar 20, 2025
Once new levies take a bite out of imports, the currency's value is likely to grow, making American goods more expensive for foreign buyers.
The dollar's value has fallen recently as Americans rushed to import more goods ahead of President Trump's tariffs.
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U.S. dollar's strength is mostly bad news for countries and companies around the world

Sep 6, 2023
Central banks have a couple of tools they can use to push back, including interest rate hikes and selling U.S. dollars..
The U.S. dollar spent August surging against Asian currencies.
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