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Rafael Nam

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NPR News Now
NPR News: 02-06-2026 9PM EST

Rafael Nam, NPR News.

NPR News Now
NPR News: 02-06-2026 9PM EST

This is NPR News.

NPR News Now
NPR News: 01-31-2026 3AM EST

We have a rule of a 72-hour notice for a return, and I can try to truncate that, but I've got people literally spread around the world right now, and we have a snowstorm.

NPR News Now
NPR News: 01-31-2026 3AM EST

has traditionally wanted a strong dollar.

NPR News Now
NPR News: 01-31-2026 3AM EST

But when Trump was asked by a reporter this week about the currency, he had a different take.

NPR News Now
NPR News: 01-31-2026 3AM EST

In other words, Trump doesn't mind the dollar's decline.

NPR News Now
NPR News: 01-31-2026 3AM EST

There are benefits to a weaker dollar.

NPR News Now
NPR News: 01-31-2026 3AM EST

It makes U.S.

NPR News Now
NPR News: 01-31-2026 3AM EST

exports a little cheaper.

NPR News Now
NPR News: 01-31-2026 3AM EST

And it's good for tourism.

NPR News Now
NPR News: 01-31-2026 3AM EST

Visitors can get more dollars back when they exchange their currencies.

NPR News Now
NPR News: 01-31-2026 3AM EST

But there are also disadvantages.

NPR News Now
NPR News: 01-31-2026 3AM EST

It can make some stuff imported from overseas more expensive.

NPR News Now
NPR News: 01-31-2026 3AM EST

And that bucket list trip to Paris becomes more expensive for Americans.

NPR News Now
NPR News: 01-31-2026 3AM EST

So yes, there are benefits to a weaker dollar.

NPR News Now
NPR News: 01-31-2026 3AM EST

But there can also be a bit of pain.

NPR News Now
NPR News: 01-31-2026 3AM EST

Rafael Nam, NPR News.

NPR News Now
NPR News: 01-30-2026 6PM EST

The U.S.

NPR News Now
NPR News: 01-30-2026 6PM EST

has traditionally wanted a strong dollar.

NPR News Now
NPR News: 01-30-2026 6PM EST

But when Trump was asked by a reporter this week about the currency, he had a different take.