Two Carmakers Have Developed a Strange but Successful Partnership

Two carmakers have developed a strange but successful partnership.Ford,a U.S.automaker,and Mazda,an Asian carmaker,have collaborated on several models,including the Explorer,the Probe,the Mazda 323,and the Mazda MX-6.The U.S.automaker has supplied Mazda with help in marketing,finance,and styling.In return,Mazda has provided manufacturing and product development expertise to Ford.Both companies have worked together toward a common goal and both have benefited as a result of their

A) strategic alliance.
B) international contract.
C) free trade agreement.
D) collaborative treaty.
E) global oligopoly.