Describe whether the U.S. government would support a business owner's decision to expand internationally or import, in light of the balance of payments.

Primary Discussion Response is due by Wednesday (11:59:59pm Central), Peer Responses are due by Sunday (11:59:59pm Central).

Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

This discussion will be done as a group project. Select an industry that interests you (the same industry cannot be used by multiple participants in the same group), and respond to the following:

•In your selected industry, comment on whether the U.S. government would support a business owner’s decision to expand internationally or import, in light of the balance of payments and how the move internationally may affect the business’s reputation as a local small-business owner.

The group will submit a consolidated discussion response to the above topic after each group member has submitted his or her thoughts, ideas, and comments as they relate to his or her industry.