President Trump urged Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to manage wildfires more effectively to reduce smoke pollution affecting the United States.
President Trump told Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney during the World Cup Final on Sunday that Canada should take better control of its wildfires, noting that the smoke has been "poisoning our air" in the United States. The administration announced a potential move to impose new tariffs on Canada to offset the "incalculable" costs of the pollution. While the United States has faced its own fire issues, the administration suggested that Canada should pay damages for the smoke drifting across the border. In response, Ontario Premier Doug Ford criticized the move, suggesting that the United States should offer support to its allies rather than threatening tariffs. Ford noted that Canada has previously assisted the U.S. during natural disasters like Hurricane Helene. Meanwhile, officials reported that the situation is reciprocal, as smoke from fires in Washington and Oregon has also drifted north into British Columbia. Prime Minister Mark Carney emphasized that fighting climate change is a shared global responsibility.