ABC Inc. is a U.S. firm with annual export sales to Canada of about C$500 million. Its main competitor is XYZ Inc., also based in the United States, with a subsidiary in Canada that generates about C$500 million in annual sales. Any earnings generated by the subsidiary are reinvested to support its operations. Based on the information provided, which company is subject to a higher degree of translation exposure? Explain

ABC Inc. is a U.S. firm with annual export sales to Canada of about C$500 million. Its main competitor is XYZ Inc., also based in the United States, with a subsidiary in Canada that generates about C$500 million in annual sales. Any earnings generated by the subsidiary are reinvested to support its operations. Based on the information provided, which company is subject to a higher degree of translation exposure? Explain

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