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Trump says Canada will face tariffs over wildfire smoke, claiming ‘willful negligence’

The Hill·July 17, 2026·1 min read
Trump says Canada will face tariffs over wildfire smoke, claiming ‘willful negligence’

President Trump threatened on Friday to impose additional tariffs on Canada, accusing the country's government of 'willful negligence' in handling massive wildfires that have wafted heavy smoke and worsened air quality in parts of the Midwest and East Coast. Trump said Canada is not properly maintaining its forests, leading to the cross-border pollution.

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