The financing of U.S. import transactions, ceteris paribus

A) reduces U.S. interest rates.
B) increases the amount of foreign currency held by the Fed.
C) increases U.S. GDP.
D) decreases the amount of foreign currency held by U.S. banks.


Answer: D

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