U.S. President Donald Trump has reignited tensions with Canada, suggesting the country should compensate the United States for wildfire smoke that has spread across the Northeast and hinting at renewed tariffs.
Speaking to reporters after attending the FIFA World Cup final on Sunday, Trump said he discussed the issue with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. While describing their relationship as positive, Trump argued that Canada must do more to control the ongoing wildfires.
“I have a good relationship with Mark Carney, but we’ve got to stop the fires up there,” Trump said. “If we can help them, we’ll help them. But maybe they should pay us some damages, or we should do some tariffs.”
The comments came as dense smoke from wildfires in Canada and northern Minnesota triggered unhealthy air quality alerts across several northeastern U.S. states, raising health concerns and disrupting daily activities.
Trump had already criticized Canada on Friday, accusing the country of “wilful negligence” over the wildfire crisis and claiming the cost of the cross-border pollution should be factored into the tariffs Canada already pays.
The latest remarks add fresh pressure to U.S.-Canada relations as wildfire season continues to send smoke across the border.
(Source: BBC News)
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