APICS Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) — Question 26

One characteristic that could make it challenging for foreign company to penetrate the United States (U.S.) market is that the U.S. often has:

Answer options

• A. refused to cooperate on sustainability initiatives.
• B. adopted multiple standards that are state specific.
• C. eliminated all foreign/free trade zones (FTZs) outside of sea ports.
• D. followed Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) rules.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, as it highlights the removal of foreign/free trade zones, which can complicate market entry for foreign companies. Options A and D are incorrect because they do not pertain to barriers for market entry, while B, while true, does not represent a significant challenge compared to the implications of eliminating FTZs.