Making Sen$e with Paul Solman
How Currency Choices 'Made in China' Have Big Impact on U.S. Economy
Economics correspondent Paul Solman looks at the ongoing disputes between the U.S. and China over currency valuation and trade.
This video is from the Making Sen$e with Paul Solman video series from PBS. Learn more about these videos and view a listing of the most recent videos we have available.
Key Concepts
Exchange Rate, Exports, Imports, Foreign Exchange Market
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