In a Letter of Credit Transaction, the Importer Secures the Letter

question 29

Multiple Choice

In a letter of credit transaction, the importer secures the letter of credit

• A) before product shipment.
• B) after product shipment.
• C) from the exporter's bank.
• D) after receiving the product.

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