Expanding Global Trade of Polaris Products And/or Services to Russia

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It is for these many reasons that we stand by our recommendation to forgo pursuing trade opportunities with Russia at this time. Instead, we recommend exploring a global trade relationship closer to home, such as Mexico. Holding true to the strategy of fostering close collaborative relationships with our business partners, the location and proximity of Mexico proves to strengthen our Polaris strategy and values. Mexico, as stated in the case, also has cultural familiarity with that of the U.S., again proving that collaboration may be simpler and more effective here.

It is for these reasons why we stand by our recommendation to pursue global trade opportunities outside of Russia. We believe that there exist more strategically efficient opportunities closer to the United States with countries that have long established trade relationships already with the United States.

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