From German Wineries to Chinese Factories, US Dollar Echoing

For Americans, there are cheaper vacations in Europe and lower-priced imports. A Chinese factory is selling fewer goods in Europe. A U.S. toymaker's exports are being squeezed. A German winery says overseas demand is up. In the months since the U.S. dollar began rising in value against other currencies, the consequences have reverberated, for better or worse, around the world. Who wins and who loses isn't always obvious. In Europe, many exporters have benefited because a...

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