Another trade myth debunked – exchange rates do not drive trade

A ploy in the criticism of domestic policies that have fostered unemployment through trade, is to blame the exchange rates of a country that is running a large surplus with America.

Enzio von Pfiel

Dr. Enzio von Pfiel is an Investment Strategist at Private Capital Limited. Born in Namibia and raised in America, Germany, he earned his Ph.D. in economics and worked for the world's three leading banks. He is now an independent investment advisor and a regular contributor to Bloomberg and CNBC. To read more about common trade myths debunked check out his book "Trade Myths: Globalization and the Trade Balance Fallacy"

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Though it has many opponents, free trade is often ideal for national economies and can benefit every nation, company, and individual who participates in it.

Bennett O'Brien

Bennett O'Brien is a freelance writer from the state of Massachusetts in the United States. He holds a bachelor's degree from Westfield State University, and graduated cum laude. Currently he is expanding his freelance writing career, and enjoying the opportunity to write on a variety of business topics.

Kristie Luk, CITP|FIBP – Trade Compliance Specialist

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Ewan Roy

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As the ‘S’ in ‘BRICS’, South Africa has received some major attention as a top emerging market.

Pamela Hyatt

I am the Content Marketing Specialist for the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT). You can find some of my work on TradeReady.ca. My background is in copywriting, journalism and social media. My passion lies in connecting people to the stories that are most important to them.