Washington, D.C. — President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs on Canada, accusing the country of “willful negligence” as wildfire smoke drifts into the United States and worsens air quality across parts of the Midwest and East Coast.
Trump wrote on Truth Social that Canada has failed to properly manage forests and brush, allowing “filthy, polluted, and unhealthy air” to move into the U.S. He said he planned to call Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and argued that the costs of wildfire smoke should be added to tariffs Canada is already paying.
More than a dozen U.S. states are under air quality alerts as Canadian wildfires continue to burn. The Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre reported nearly 900 active fires as of Friday, with Ontario, Quebec, and the Northwest Territories seeing significant activity.
Carney pushed back, saying climate change is the responsibility of all countries, including the United States. Canadian and U.S. officials have warned that wildfire smoke can cause breathing problems, eye irritation, coughing, and worsen existing health conditions.
Some Republican lawmakers have also criticized Canada’s forest management, while Sen. Bernie Moreno said he plans legislation targeting Canada and Canadian officials over the smoke.
Sources:
Discover more from News Facts Network
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
