This suggests that most of the trade in foreign exchange is directed to settle external trade balances, rather than for speculative reasons.

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However, most global trade, Asia's external debt, foreign-exchange liquidity and financial assets are still denominated in dollars.

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EU, which means that all members should apply common external tariffs on imports from third countries and adopt a common foreign-trade policy.

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