President Donald Trump says he will consider increasing tariffs on Canada after wildfire smoke spreads across the United States and affects air quality in multiple cities. The New York Times and Financial Times report that Trump makes the claim in a Friday social media post, saying Canada is not doing enough to manage its wildfire response. The Financial Times adds that Trump plans to contact Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, framing the smoke as “filthy, polluted” air wafting over U.S. cities. The South China Morning Post similarly reports that Trump blames Canada and says the “incalculable” costs of dealing with the pollution would be added to existing tariffs on Canadian goods.
Several outlets also describe the impact of the smoke, including reports that it blankets parts of the U.S. from the Midwest to the Northeast and prompts warnings for residents to stay indoors. While some coverage emphasizes the tariff threat, all sources link the proposal directly to health and economic concerns arising from wildfire smoke affecting American communities, including cities such as New York and Chicago.
