$1)$ Using domestic plants as a production base for exporting goods to foreign markets is an excellent initial strategy for pursuing international sales because

A$)$ existing production capacity may well be sufficient to make goods for export.

B$)$ capital requirements to begin exporting are often much higher than for domestic sales.

C$)$ foreign country political and economic risks, particularly in emerging nations, are always lower than at home.

D$)$ foreign wholesalers experienced in importing regularly need to reconfigure their countries$$ distribution networks.

E$)$ adverse shifts in currency exchange rates and government tariffs tend to make exports from a domestic plant the easiest mode of entry.