A U$.$S$.$ company exports goods to a foreign customer and agrees to receive payment in $60$ days in the foreign currency. Why might the U$.$S$.$ company enter into a forward contract?

A$)$ To offset the risk of the exposed liability increasing in the event that the US $S$ weakens against the foreign currency.

B$)$ To offset the risk of the exposed asset decreasing in the event that the US $ strengthens against the foreign currency.

C$)$ To offset the risk of the exposed asset decreasing in the event that the US $ weakens against the foreign currency.

D$)$ To offset the risk of the exposed liability increasing in the event that the US $ strengthens against the foreign currency.