ECOFIN: Dutch Fin Min: Happy With US Stance On Strong Dollar
GOTHENBURG, Sweden -(Dow Jones)- Dutch Finance Minister Wouter Bos Friday said he was happy with the U.S. authorities' stance in favor of a strong U.S. dollar.
"Of course I am," Bos said to reporters, when asked if he was happy after U.S. Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner said a strong dollar was in the interest of the U.S. economy.
Bos, who is meeting other European finance ministers and governors of central banks here, also said that the European Union should play a leading role in the fight to preserve the environment and address climate change.
The Netherlands could adopt a carbon tax like France is planning, he also said.
After addressing the issue of the financial sector and the economy Thursday, E.U. finance ministers are to discuss Friday environmental and employment issues for the second day of their meeting.
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