In 2003,China's Control of the Value of the Yuan Became

question 99

Multiple Choice

In 2003,China's control of the value of the yuan became an economic and political issue for the U.S.because:

• A)increased U.S. exports to China.
• B)decreased U.S. exports to China.
• C)increased China imports from the U.S.
• D)none of the above.

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