Trump threatens higher tariffs on Canada due to wildfire smoke

Canada July 18, 2026 05:41 AM

U.S. President Donald Trump is joining other Republican politicians blaming Canada for wildfire smoke drifting across the border. On social media, Trump threatened increased tariffs because of the smoke. Ontario Premier Doug Ford says U.S. politicians should be sending help, like Canada has done for them in the past.

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