On Friday, President Donald Trump threatened to raise tariffs on Canada, blaming the country's worsening wildfires for sending hazardous smoke across the U.S. and accusing Ottawa of failing to properly manage its forests.
Trump Links Wildfire Smoke To Tariff Threat In a post on Truth Social, Trump called the situation "totally unacceptable," saying smoke from Canadian wildfires has blanketed large parts of the U.S. with unhealthy air and imposed billions of dollars in costs on Americans.
Trump said the financial impact of the wildfire smoke on the U.S. should be factored into the tariffs Canada already faces.
He also accused Canada of failing to maintain its forests and brush, saying that the U.S. was being "unnecessarily invaded by filthy, polluted, and unhealthy air." Trump added that he planned to speak with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney later Friday "to find out what they are going to do about it." Read Also: TikTok Back on Government Devices as Trump Administration Reverses Ban Over Security Risks Canada Battles Escalating Wildfire Crisis The remarks come as Canada continues to battle an intense wildfire season, particularly in northwestern Ontario, where thousands of residents have been forced to evacuate.
