How to manipulate the US dollar
Candidate Trump wants the dollar weaker. What would his options look like?
Unhedged · Financial Times & Pushkin Industries
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Show Notes
Presidential candidate Donald Trump has argued for a weaker dollar in recent interviews. That makes some sense. A weaker currency can increase exports and narrow a trade deficit. But how does one weaken a currency, and is it really a good idea? Today on the show, Rob Armstrong and new Unhedged newsletter reporter Aiden Reiter discuss the options. Also, we go long tomatoes and short Lamb Weston, notable manufacturer of french fries.
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