In recent years, some U.S. firms have "onshored" production from abroad. Which of the following is NOT a reason for this onshoring?
A) increases in wages at offshored facilities
B) higher international transportation costs
C) increases in U.S. noncognitive jobs
D) U.S. unions' greater willingness to compromise with management

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Onshoring, or bringing production back to the U.S., is influenced by factors such as rising wages in foreign countries (A), higher transportation costs (B), and more cooperative labor relations domestically (D). The increase in U.S. noncognitive jobs (C) does not directly relate to the decision to onshore production, as these jobs typically involve skills and tasks not directly associated with manufacturing or production processes.

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