President Donald Trump argued this summer that Canada should pay damages — or face additional tariffs — for the wildfire smoke “poisoning” American air. ADVERTISEMENTBut here’s the thing: Demanding compensation while gutting climate policy is asking Canada to put out fires while Washington keeps adding more fuel. The result will be high greenhouse-gas emissions, a faster-warming climate, and more summers filled with wildfire smoke blanketing the skies. The members of Congress who wrote letters to Canada voted for policies that are making the smoke problem worse. In 2023, more than 120 million Americans were exposed to wildfire smoke for prolonged periods, including communities across Minnesota.