Colombia peso tumbles against US dollar amid global trade uncertainty

Global Business

The escalation of U.S.-China trade tensions is rippling out to other economies.

It’s being felt in Latin America- where Colombia saw its currency fall to a record low against the U.S. dollar.

Now, importers and shoppers are bearing the brunt of the moves.

CGTN’s Michelle Begue reports.


Charles Hankla discusses swings in global currency markets

CGTN’s Sean Callebs spoke to Charles Hankla, associate professor of Comparative and International Relations, and Political Science at Georgia State University about swings in the global currency markets.