Trump speaks to Canada PM at World Cup after wildfire threats

President Donald Trump engaged in discussions with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the World Cup final, addressing the issue of wildfires in Canada that have caused unhealthy air quality across the northeastern United States. The conversation occurred amidst a backdrop of Trump's previous threats to impose tariffs on Canada over the smoke pollution.

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I have a good relationship with Mark Carney, but you know, we got to stop the fires up there. If we can help them, we'll help them. But maybe they should pay us some damages or something, or we should do some tariffs.

Following the match, Trump told reporters that he has a good relationship with Carney but stressed the need for Canada to address the fires. "If we can help them, we'll help them. But maybe they should pay us some damages or something, or we should do some tariffs," Trump stated upon returning to Washington.

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wilful negligence

Dense smoke from wildfires in Canada and northern Minnesota had triggered air quality alerts throughout the U.S. Earlier on Friday, Trump had accused Canada of "wilful negligence," asserting that the "cost of this pollution must of necessity be added to the TARIFFS Canada is currently paying."

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the cost of this pollution must of necessity be added to the TARIFFS Canada is currently paying.