Which of the following is a disadvantage of a strategic alliance? Select one: ) O A. Firms that enter into a strategic alliance with a foreign firm tend to face higher trade barriers. O B. Entering into a strategic alliance makes it difficult for a firm to enter into a foreign market. O C.As a result of strategic alliance, fixed costs of developing new products tend to increase. O D. Strategic alliance always leads to a loss to either of the firms involved. O E. Strategic alliance gives competitors a low-cost route to new technology and markets