The Ozark Bike Company recently entered into an agreement with a large Japanese retailer to distribute its bicycles in Japan. Ozark Bike Company sees itself in a favorable position because

the yen is gaining strength compared to the U$.$S$.$ dollar, making it cheaper for Japanese customers to buy American products.

the yen is down against the U$.$S$.$ dollar, making it cheaper for Japanese customers to buy American products.

it was traditionally against Japanese culture to ride bicycles, so the U$.$S$.$ bike company would be dealing with a niche market.

the Japanese do not permit foreign direct investment. American companies will make all the bikes in the U$.$S$.,$ which creates more jobs on American soil.