Which of the Following Is a Reason Why the Japanese

question 118

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a reason why the Japanese truck manufacturer Toyota might want to acquire or construct a plant in the United States?

• A) By having a plant in the United States, Toyota avoids the U.S. 25% tariff on imported pickup trucks.
• B) Toyota wants to take advantage of lower wages in the United States.
• C) U.S. consumers will buy only U.S.-made pickup trucks.
• D) Toyota wants to learn U.S. truck manufacturing technology.

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