Economy and dollar value

[Lindsey]

Thanks Diana, that made a bit of sense. I've heard it said that we're getting screwed over by the free trade agreement, because our ties are so close to the US that when the American economy falls, it's pulling us down too. I just never realized WHY. But it's a little bit more clear now!
Our election was called in September and we vote on Tuesday so there has been a lot of campaigning going on. A few of the parties are taking about relying less on trade, and instead producing more stuff here and using it ourselves. I don't know if that would be negative or positive for the value of our dollar.