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Trump confronts Canadian PM over wildfires, threatens tariffs over ‘poisoned’ air
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Straight Arrow News
Trump said Sunday evening that he told Carney the fires are “poisoning our air” and suggested Canada should pay damages or face tariffs.
Smoke from the fires has triggered air quality warnings across multiple states, including Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, New York and Indiana.
Our air has been poisoned,’” Trump told reporters.
It is not clear what authority Trump has to impose tariffs with regard to the wildfire smoke from Canada spreading into the U.S.
Impact on AmericansLast week, Trump accused Canada of “willful negligence” and said he would call Carney to discuss the issue.