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Janet Yellen: “The fact that the dollar is used as a reserve currency and plays such a huge role in international transactions does…”

On the recordJune 12, 2023
The fact that the dollar is used as a reserve currency and plays such a huge role in international transactions does enable our sanctions to be much more effective.
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Janet Yellen
Democratic · California

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Explaining how the dollar's status enhances the effectiveness of U.S. sanctions.

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