A carrier calls a broker demanding immediate payment for a load delivered 15 days ago, but the shipper has not yet paid the broker. What is the ethical broker's responsibility?
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A
Pay the carrier only after receiving payment from the shipper
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B
Pay the carrier within the agreed payment terms regardless of shipper payment status
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C
Negotiate a payment reduction since the shipper hasn't paid
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D
Ignore the demand until the carrier files a complaint