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Should The Dollar Be Strong? Why It Matters For Global Business

Zain Jaffer is the founder and president of Zain Ventures, a family office that invests in real estate and proptech. getty In interviews, U.S. President Donald Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent have mentioned that they want the U.S. dollar to stay strong. Technically speaking, should the U.S. dollar be strong or weak relative to other currencies? It depends whose point of view you take. The fact that whatever position someone takes has pros and cons reveals the complexity of their positions. Many Americans might wonder, what is wrong with...