US Tsy Sec. Mnuchin: Part of USD strength reflects US economy

The US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is delivering additional comments on Bloomberg TV, with key quotes, via LiveSquawk, found below.

Part of USD strength reflects US economy.

Short-term concerns about impact of FX on trade.

Pres. Trump would like to have estate tax repealed.

No specific criteria for Fed vice chair role.

Don’t think current chair Yellen has made decision on staying.

Hopes for debt ceiling increase next month.

US government can at least fund itself through January.