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Trump warns of tariffs on Canada over wildfire smoke choking US cities
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Trump warns of tariffs on Canada over wildfire smoke choking US cities

From Times of Oman · () English

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  • President Trump threatened to impose new tariffs on Canada over wildfire smoke affecting U.S. cities.
  • He accused Canada of failing to manage its forests, leading to "filthy, polluted, and unhealthy air" entering the U.S.
  • Trump plans to discuss the issue with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and suggested the cost of pollution should be added to existing tariffs.

U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Canada, threatening to increase tariffs over the ongoing issue of wildfire smoke impacting American cities. Trump accused Ottawa of neglecting forest management, resulting in what he described as "filthy, polluted, and unhealthy air" drifting into the United States.

We are holding Canada responsible for the fact that they are not properly maintaining their forests, and brush therein, and the United States is being unnecessarily invaded by filthy, polluted, and unhealthy air, the quality of which is dangerous, and totally unacceptable!

— Donald TrumpPresident Trump's statement on Truth Social regarding Canadian wildfire smoke.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated, "We are holding Canada responsible for the fact that they are not properly maintaining their forests, and brush therein, and the United States is being unnecessarily invaded by filthy, polluted, and unhealthy air, the quality of which is dangerous, and totally unacceptable!" He indicated that the economic cost of this pollution would be factored into tariffs already imposed on Canada.

The President announced his intention to speak directly with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to address the situation and ascertain the steps Canada plans to take. "I will call the Prime Minister during the day to find out what they are going to do about it. The cost is incalculable!" Trump added.

I will call the Prime Minister during the day to find out what they are going to do about it. The cost is incalculable!

— Donald TrumpPresident Trump's statement about speaking with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.

Trump further characterized Canada's inaction on forest management and debris removal as "willful negligence." He claimed the problem has become an annual occurrence, inflicting billions of dollars in losses upon the United States. The remarks come as smoke from hundreds of active wildfires across Canada, particularly in Ontario, has spread southward, triggering air quality alerts in over 20 U.S. states. Experts warn that fine particulate matter from the smoke poses significant health risks, especially to vulnerable populations.

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

— Donald TrumpPresident Trump's assertion regarding the financial implications for Canada.
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