Trump says Canada ‘poisoned’ US air with wildfires, floats new tariffs
- Posted on July 20, 2026
- By The Hill
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President Trump criticized Canada for environmental pollution caused by massive wildfires, claiming smoke from the Great White North has degraded air quality across multiple U.S. states. During a conversation with Canadian leadership, Trump suggested implementing new tariffs as a potential response to the cross-border air quality crisis. This escalates tensions between the two nations, linking environmental concerns with trade policy discussions in an unprecedented manner.
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