Trump seeks damages from Canada over wildfires

President Donald Trump said he discussed the wildfire situation with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney during a meeting at the World Cup final on Sunday and suggested Canada could face demands for damages over smoke that has drifted into the northeastern United States.

Speaking after returning to Washington, Trump said he has a “good relationship” with Carney but argued that the fires need to be stopped. He said the United States could help Canada if needed, but added that Canada might have to pay “some damages or something” or face tariffs.

The comments came as dense wildfire smoke from Canada and northern Minnesota spread across a wide area, triggering unhealthy air quality alerts in parts of the US. According to the feed report, the smoke had also threatened to disrupt Sunday’s match.

Trump had already warned Canada about tariffs before the game. On Friday, he accused Canada of “wilful negligence” and said the cost of the pollution should be added to the tariffs Canada is already paying.

The remarks underscore how wildfire smoke and cross-border air pollution have become a political issue, with Trump tying the environmental impact to trade pressure. The exchange with Carney also highlights that the two leaders are continuing direct contact even as the US president sharpens his criticism of Canada over the fires.

This report is based on a monitored public feed and is attributed to Dawn Business. Source: Dawn Business - https://www.dawn.com/news/2017162/trump-seeks-damages-from-canada-over-wildfires