Trump Says Prefers Strong Dollar But ‘You Can’t Sell Anything’

President Donald Trump said he would never back a weak dollar while also touting the economic benefits a low currency would bring, particularly for the country’s manufacturing sector, sending mixed signals Friday on US policy.

“I will never say I like a low currency,” Trump told reporters in response to questions about the dollar, adding “I’m the person that likes a strong dollar, but a weak dollar makes you a hell of a lot more money.”

Trump’s comments come as foreign-exchange traders speculate that his administration is actively seeking a weaker dollar. The Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index is down 7.9% ...