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President Trump announced increased tariffs on Chinese goods, raising existing tariffs from 25% to 30% on $250 billion worth of imports and from 10% to 15% on $300 billion worth of goods. This move followed China's decision to impose tariffs on $75 billion of US imports. Meanwhile, US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg completed radiation treatment for a pancreatic tumor, with no further treatment needed. Additionally, Trump offered US assistance to Brazil in combating Amazon rainforest fires, as President Bolsonaro deployed the military to address the crisis.

What percentage increase did President Trump announce for tariffs on $250 billion worth of Chinese imports?

• From 10% to 15%

• From 20% to 25%

• From 15% to 20%

• From 25% to 30%

How did China respond to President Trump's tariff announcement?

• By increasing tariffs on European goods

• By reducing tariffs on US goods

• By imposing tariffs on $75 billion worth of US imports

• By negotiating a trade deal

What was the outcome of Justice Ginsburg's recent medical treatment?

• The cancer had not spread and no further treatment is needed

• She requires further treatment

• The cancer had spread to other parts of her body

• She was diagnosed with a new type of cancer

What action did President Bolsonaro plan to take to address the Amazon fires?

• Request international aid

• Deploy the military

• Increase logging activities

• Implement new environmental policies

Why is the Amazon rainforest significant in terms of Earth's atmosphere?

• It produces 10% of Earth's oxygen

• It is the largest rainforest in the world

• It produces 20% of Earth's oxygen

• It is home to the most diverse wildlife