Game Theory and Strategic Choices – End of Chapter ProblemIn 2018 the United States and China engaged in a trade war where each country was imposing trade tariffs on goods importedfrom the other country. The Trump administration announced in June of that year that the United States would "soon" beginimposing tariffs on $50 billion worth of goods imported from China. China quickly responded by announcing tariffs onagricultural products, automobiles, and other products imported from the United States. President Trump then countered bythreatening additional tariffs on another $200 billion worth of Chinese goods. China responded with a statement that said itwould respond to any such measures in kind.The trade war between the United States and China is an example ofan anti-coordination game.a Prisoner's Dilemma.a second mover's advantage.a first mover's advantage.

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