CP NewsAlert: Trump threatens increased tariffs on Canada over wildfire smoke
Written by The Canadian Press on July 17, 2026
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.
More coming.
The Canadian Press