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President Trump Imposes New Tariffs on Canada to Address Trade Issues and Wildfire Smoke

The administration announced 50 percent tariffs on a variety of Canadian goods, including alcohol, hockey sticks, and dairy, starting in late August. These levies are intended to retaliate against Canada's previous retaliatory measures and address what President Trump considers discriminatory treatment of American products. Ontario Premier Doug Ford criticized the move, stating that the trade war is pushing prices higher for Americans and hurting both nations. President Trump also addressed the issue of Canadian wildfire smoke, which has recently affected air quality across the United States. He joked about imposing tariffs on Mexico for foodborne illness issues and Canada for the smoke. While the administration announced the tariffs, Canada responded by rescinding invitations to U.S. officials for the opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge. The administration announced these tariffs as a response to Canada's retaliatory measures last year. President Trump also noted that the smoke from Canadian wildfires has periodically affected air quality in the U.S., with millions of people under air quality alerts in 2023.

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