Trump wants Canada to pay for air pollution

President Donald Trump has directed sharp criticism at Canada regarding the ongoing wildfires, stating that the resulting smoke drifting into the United States constitutes an "unacceptable" invasion of "dirty, polluted, and unhealthy air."

Trump took to his Truth Social platform to voice his complaints, accusing Canada of neglecting its forest management duties. He specifically mentioned the failure to remove debris from forests, which he believes directly contributes to the annual pollution affecting the U.S.

"This is deliberate negligence, and it is becoming an annual event that costs the USA billions of dollars," Trump wrote. He further stated that the expenses incurred due to this pollution "must therefore necessarily be added to the tariffs that Canada currently pays."

The smoke from the fires has led to widespread air quality warnings across large parts of the U.S., impacting major cities like New York, Detroit, and Chicago. While air quality in some areas showed slight improvement, meteorologists warned that smoke could thicken again, potentially affecting the region where the World Cup final is scheduled to be played.

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Trump mener, at Canada har undladt at fjerne affald fra skovene og i det hele taget forvalte skovene ordentligt.