CP NewsAlert: Trump threatens increased tariffs on Canada over wildfire smoke

President Donald Trump boards Air Force One, Friday, July 17, 2026, at Joint Base Andrews, Md., en route to New York. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

By The Canadian Press

Posted Jul 17, 2026 2:13 pm.

Last Updated Jul 17, 2026 2:22 pm.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is threatening to increase tariffs to Canada due to smoke from wildfires in Ontario blanketing parts of the United States.

Trump says on social media he is “holding Canada responsible” for not properly maintaining forested areas and that he will call Prime Minister Mark Carney to discuss the issue.

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