Yokahama Sports Equipment Ltd

question 54

True/False

Yokahama Sports Equipment Ltd. is a successful manufacturer and distributor of sports equipment in the Far East, Australia, and Europe. Top management sees attractive opportunities in the U.S. market because of the stable economy and government. In addition, of course, Americans have disposable income to spend and are willing to buy imported goods. Yokahama executives realize, however, that entering the U.S. market can be difficult and that they’ll need a well-planned strategy.
-If Yokahama turns to the WTO for the resolution of a dumping dispute,it runs the risk of the offended nation being authorized to set up its own trade barriers.

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