In the United States, the Foreign Credit Insurance Corporation

question 36

Multiple Choice

In the United States, the Foreign Credit Insurance Corporation:

• A) is a subsidiary of the Export-Import Bank.
• B) provides letters of credit for U.S. importers.
• C) provides letters of credit for U.S. exporters.
• D) provides policies that protect U.S. exporters against default by foreign importers.

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