Reuters U.S. official [Sec. Mnuchin] backs weak dollar amid fears of trade war

U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin welcomed a weaker dollar on Wednesday, sending the greenback reeling and underlining concerns that U.S. President Donald Trump is stepping up his attack on China and other big trading partners as part of his America First agenda....

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