Trump threatens more tariffs over Canadian wildfire smoke

Per Axios, President Trump is threatening to increase tariffs on Canada over wildfire smoke drifting into the U.S., triggering health warnings and disrupting outdoor activities. On Friday, Trump said the 'cost of this pollution' must be added to existing tariffs, blaming Canadian officials for not properly maintaining their forests. He said he'd call Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to discuss the issue, accusing the country of 'willful negligence.' Canadian wildfire smoke is becoming increasingly common in the Midwest and Northeast, degrading air quality and exposing millions to health risks. The Canadian government has acknowledged its wildfire crisis is worsening due to a hotter and drier climate.

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