The mutual benefit that the American Clothing Company derives by partnering with a Chinese Manufacturer comes because <u>E. It is</u> an example of counter-trading ...
<h3>What is Counter-trading?</h3>
Counter-trading occurs when goods or services are exchanged for other goods or services rather than for hard currency. It is a reciprocal form of international trade in which, for example, the American Clothing Company brings in its technology while the Chinese Manufacturer provides cheap labor and other resources.
<h3>Answer Options:</h3>
A. It is a strategic alliance in which two countries share the risks and rewards of starting a new enterprise together in a foreign country.
B. It is a wholly owned subsidiary in which a foreign subsidiary is totally owned and controlled by an organization.
C. It is a greenfield venture in which owning the organization has been built from scratch.
D. It is an example of a franchise in which a company allows a foreign company to pay it a fee and a share of the profit in return for using the first company’s brand name and a package of materials and services.
E. It is an example of counter-trading in which the country is bartering for goods.
Thus, the counter-trade between these companies is mutually beneficial because of <u>Option E</u>.
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