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Donald Trump blames Canada for wildfire smoke, says he will add cost to tariffs

President Donald Trump blamed Canada for wildfire smoke affecting the United States. He threatened to add pollution costs to existing tariffs on Canadian goods. Canada's government has invested significantly in forest sustainability and fire prevention efforts. Climate experts link rising temperatures to increased wildfire occurrences in Canada. Thousands of people have been evacuated from affected Canadian communities.

18 Jul 2026 1:30 pm