Each year the US considers its trading status with China, and vice versa. The trade relationship between the two countries is now rather cold. A trade sanction imposed by one country is likely to involve some retaliatory measures by another. The Game below reflects the potential economic gains associated with a two-outcome game between the US and China. The following table contains the hypothetical dollar value of all trade flow benefits to the United States and China. If China pursues its own best interests, will it impose trade sanctions against the U.S.? Explain your answer!
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First, let's analyze the potential outcomes of the game. There are two possible actions for each country: impose trade sanctions or not impose trade sanctions. This results in four possible outcomes: a. Both countries impose trade sanctions. b. The US Show more…
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