http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080206/us_nm/newyork_euros_dc

"In the latest example that the U.S. dollar just ain't what it used to be, some shops in New York City have begun accepting euros and other foreign currency as payment for merchandise...."

Kinda scary if you ask me.

that's not scary, what's scary is that it makes imports more expensive. let's face it, we've become import dependent.

that's not scary, what's scary is that it makes imports more expensive. let's face it, we've become import dependent.

Ah, but when imports become more expensive, that stimulates domestic production, because people, domestic and foreign, start buying our stuff.

Ah, but when imports become more expensive, that stimulates domestic production, because people, domestic and foreign, start buying our stuff.No one will buy our cars.

Ah, but when imports become more expensive, that stimulates domestic production, because people, domestic and foreign, start buying our stuff.
that'll be kinda tricky, we've exported the tools to build our own stuff...it's nearly impossible to find 100% domestic content.

No one will buy our cars.
what cars are built using only American components?

No one will buy our cars.

True, but it makes cars made here by foreign companies cheaper.

what cars are built using only American components?

I don't know that any fit the bill. Components come from everywhere. Even my faithful 20 year old Ford pickup has a Mazda 5 speed transmission in it.