Nearly half of the companies that participated in offshoring received no financial benefits (Aron, 2005). The other half managed to penetrate foreign markets and create global sustainability. Companies like Apple have created tremendous value for their shareholders, while companies like General Motors now sell more products internationally than at home. Economic growth is inevitable. For the United States to continue participating and remain a major power, overseas alliances must be created and maintained. Outsourcing and offshoring play a major role in the development of these lasting international relationships. In the midst of a never-before-seen political battle, presidential candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton talk about the country's future and foreign relations. Whoever wins, the U.S. economy truly depends on exporting and importing commodities.