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Trump threatens Canada with new tariffs over smog that blanketed the US

2026-07-18 09:14:02Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

United States President Donald Trump has threatened Canada with new tariffs, accusing it of "willful negligence" in managing massive forest fires that have spread thick smoke over many American cities.

In a response published on the Truth Social platform, Trump stated that the US is facing polluted and dangerous air as a result of the fires in Canada. He said he will demand explanations from Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, claiming that Canadian authorities have not properly managed forests and areas at risk of fires. 

According to the Canadian Wildfire Information System, there are about 888 active fires in Canada, with over 190 of them located in the province of Ontario, where many continue to be out of control.

Trump's comments come as some Republican lawmakers have criticized Canada for its handling of the situation, calling for stronger measures to prevent wildfires. Some have warned that the U.S. may even consider direct involvement in cross-border firefighting operations.

On the other hand, the Canadian government has emphasized that the two countries continue to cooperate closely in dealing with emergencies. Emergency Management Minister Eleanor Olszewski stated that Canada has invested billions of dollars in forest protection and that fires are a challenge that does not recognize national borders.

Climate and forest fire experts say the phenomenon is much more complex than political claims. According to them, smoke is spread by winds and affects both countries, while extreme weather conditions, high temperatures, drought and climate change have contributed to the spread of the fires. Many of them have also been caused by lightning strikes in remote forest areas.

Meanwhile, air quality has deteriorated significantly in several US states, including Michigan, Illinois, Pennsylvania and New York, where authorities have issued hazardous pollution warnings and canceled a number of outdoor activities.


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