Question

multiple choice question
what is the best example of exporting?
united airlines decides to send most of its customer service jobs to a company in india.
toyota decides to open a new manufacturing plant in mexico.
a solar panel manufacturer buys materials from a company in south africa
a farmer grows soybeans and sells them to a company in china.

Explanation:

Exporting refers to selling goods or services produced in one country to a buyer in another country. Let's analyze each option:

1. United Airlines sending jobs to India is offshoring, not exporting.
2. Toyota opening a plant in Mexico is foreign direct investment, not exporting.
3. A manufacturer buying materials from South Africa is importing, not exporting.
4. A farmer selling domestically grown soybeans to a Chinese company fits the definition of exporting.

Answer:

D. A farmer grows soybeans and sells them to a company in China.