When the Yen Gets "Stronger" Relative to the Dollar, What

question 191

Multiple Choice

When the yen gets "stronger" relative to the dollar, what happens to the Canadian trade deficit with Japan?

• A)The Canadian trade deficit with Japan will rise.
• B)The Canadian trade deficit with Japan will fall.
• C)The Canadian trade deficit with Japan will be unchanged.
• D)There is insufficient information to answer this question.

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