Trump blames Canada for wildfire smoke, as US forests also burn
President Trump threatened Canada with new tariffs Saturday, blaming it for wildfire smoke drifting into the United States and damaging air quality. Nearly 1,000 fires burn across Canada while 73 large blazes rage across 12 U.S. states, from Minnesota to Oregon. Thunderstorms forecast before Sunday's World Cup final in New Jersey should clear the smoke choking the Northeast.
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Published 19 Jul 2026, 05:31 UTC · Updated 19 Jul 2026, 05:40 UTC
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