trade deal: Some of the countries attending have said they would block a trade deal between the European Union and Brazil's economic and political bloc unless the country takes action, according to CNN. The G7 countries Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States are not alone in applying pressure on the Brazilian government when it comes to responding to the Amazon fires; political leaders, civil society leaders and celebrities around the world have called for an end to the destruction of the forest, which contains at least 10% of the planet's biodiversity. While Bolsonaro has described the burning in the Amazon -- which is at the highest level since 2013 -- as a result of warmer weather, French President Emmanuel Macron said he wants the fires on the summit agenda. Possible sanctions G7 leaders have been clear about their priority on stopping the burning. Literally. Read More Our house is burning.
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