Which of the following would be negatively affected by the depreciation of the dollar relative to the Japanese yen?

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A depreciating dollar relative to the Japanese yen means the yen is getting stronger, which makes it more expensive for the U.S. manufacturing firm to import components from Japan. This increased cost can potentially harm their business.

Answer: B
 A depreciating dollar relative to the Japanese yen makes Japanese goods cheaper for U.S. customers, which can benefit the Japanese auto manufacturer with facilities in the U.S. because their vehicles become more competitive in the U.S. market.

Answer: A
 A depreciating dollar relative to the Japanese yen makes Swiss goods more expensive for Japanese customers, which can potentially harm the Swiss firm's export business to Japan.

Answer: D
 A Japanese student attending a university in the U.S. will likely face higher tuition costs in yen terms since the yen is getting stronger relative to the dollar. However, this is a personal expense and not a business-related issue.

Which of the Following Would Be Negatively Affected by the Depreciation