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China announced its first trade threats against the US, planning to impose tariffs on over 100 American products if negotiations fail. The tariffs could affect $3 billion in imports, a small fraction of US exports. The US plans to challenge China at the WTO over unfair competition and intellectual property issues. The international body urges caution and dialogue.

What action did China take in response to the U.S. trade offensive?

• Imposed tariffs on European products

• Announced tariffs on over a hundred U.S. products

• Lifted all trade restrictions

• Signed a new trade agreement with the U.S.

What percentage of tariffs did China propose on certain U.S. products?

• 5% and 10%

• 10% and 20%

• 15% and 25%

• 20% and 30%

What is the estimated value of U.S. imports to China that would be affected by the tariffs?

• $2 billion

• $1 billion

• $3 billion

• $4 billion

What percentage of total U.S. exports does the affected import value represent?

• 1%

• 2%

• 4%

• 3%

What action did Washington announce in response to China's trade practices?

• Reducing tariffs on Chinese imports

• Increasing trade with other Asian countries

• Demanding China at the WTO for unfair competition

• Imposing new tariffs on Chinese goods