101. A rising trade deficit hurts the U.S. currency by putting more dollars into the hands of Japanese exporters, who sell them for yen when bringing revenue home. 102. A rising U.S. trade deficit puts more dollars into the hands of foreign exporters, who convert them into their own currencies when repatriating revenue. 103. A slowing economy and widening trade deficit drove the won to a nine-year low against the U.S. dollar today. 104. A weak yen can draw the ire of U.S. officials, concerned over the rising trade deficit with Japan. 105. A strong currency, the cornerstone of an anti-inflation plan adopted last July, triggered a consumer boom that led to seven consecutive months of trade deficits. 106. A stronger dollar could expand the U.S. trade deficit with Japan by making Japanese exports less expensive in the American market. 107. A stronger dollar could expand the U.S. trade deficit with Japan trade by making Japanese exports less expensive in the American market. 108. A widening trade deficit and increased foreign borrowings are causes for worry. 109. A widening trade deficit has increased calls on Brazil to weaken its currency, the real, to make exports more competitive abroad. 110. A stronger dollar could expand the U.S. trade deficit with Japan by making American exports more expensive in the Japanese market. |