Ross Plays Down Mnuchin’s Remarks About Weaker Dollar

U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross indicated that investors are overreacting to the Treasury Secretary’s comments on the greenback, saying his fellow Cabinet member in no way advocated for a shift in America’s long-standing strong-dollar policy.

Ross spoke Wednesday after Secretary Steven Mnuchin told reporters in Davos, Switzerland that a weaker U.S. currency isn’t a concern and is good for trade. The comments caused the dollar to extend a decline that’s taken it to the lowest level in three years.