First National Bank Advises Country A, a Boycotting Country, on Various

First National Bank advises Country A, a boycotting country, on various U.S. investments. Country A instructs First National Bank not to recommend for investment any shares of certain blacklisted companies. First National Bank follows this instruction. Has First National Bank participated or cooperated in an international boycott under the IRS regulations by this action?

A) Yes. The companies are the subject of a boycott.
B) No. The bank may agree not to recommend certain companies.
C) Yes, if the companies are part of a boycott.
D) No, but the bank must report this action to the IRS.