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I understand if the US dollar is weak, then the exchange rate decreases. This situation would entice producers in other countries to export their goods into the US because they would benefit from the low exchange rate of their currency and make greater profits. How does the lower exchange rate affect domestic exporters? Inversely?

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You are incorrect. Weak dollar means that US dollar is depreciating against other currencies. Hence the exports from US to other economies are becoming cheaper, however, the imports from other economies to US are becoming costlier. Impacts of weak dollar are following:

A weak dollar like a falling rain is a mixed blessing. There are advantages and disadvantages. How it is going to affect is actually depends on how you are placed.

Negative Impacts:
1. Increase in price of ...

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