Trump threatens Canada tariffs over wildfire smoke

Khaosod•International•2d ago

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US President Donald Trump threatened to impose new tariffs on Canada due to wildfire smoke affecting the northern United States.

•Donald Trump threatened new tariffs on Canada because wildfire smoke impacted the health of people in the northern US.
•Canada had approximately 888 active wildfires on Friday, July 17, with many being uncontrollable.
•Ontario Premier Doug Ford requested US assistance in fighting the fires instead of complaints and threats.
•Canada has invested approximately 12 billion Canadian dollars in forest sustainability and fire prevention.

•Donald Trump threatened to impose new tariffs on Canada following the spread of wildfire smoke into the northern US.
•Donald Trump attributed the need for tariffs to Canada's intentional negligence in forest maintenance.
•On Friday, July 17, Canada reported approximately 888 active wildfires, with over 190 located in Ontario.
•Doug Ford, the Premier of Ontario, asked the US to provide support for extinguishing the fires rather than issuing threats.
•Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that Donald Trump would call Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney for an explanation.
•Eleanor Nowaki noted that Canada and the US have a history of cooperation, citing a 1982 fire cooperation agreement and a 2025 assistance agreement.
•Eleanor Nowaki stated Canada invested approximately 12 billion Canadian dollars in forest sustainability and fire prevention.

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Donald Trump

"The US is being unnecessarily invaded by dirty, contaminated, and unhealthy air."

สหรัฐกำลังถูกรุกรานโดยไม่จำเป็นด้วยอากาศที่สกปรก ปนเปื้อน และไม่ดีต่อสุขภาพ

Eleanor Nowaki

"This is a challenge that knows no borders, and Canada is working quickly, cooperatively, and coordinately to ensure the safety of the people."

นี่คือความท้าทายที่ไม่รู้จักพรมแดนและแคนาดากำลังทำงานอย่างรวดเร็ว ร่วมมือ และประสานงานเพื่อรักษาความปลอดภัยของประชาชน

Donald Trump(โดนัลด์ ทรัมป์)ℹ️

The President of the United States who threatened tariffs on Canada.

Doug Ford(ดั๊ก ฟอร์ด)ℹ️

The Premier of Ontario who requested US assistance to fight wildfires.

Mark Carney(มาร์ก คาร์นีย์)ℹ️

The Prime Minister and leader of Canada.

Eleanor Nowaki(เอเลนอร์ โอเซว์สกี)

The Canadian Minister of Emergency Management.

Canada(แคนาดา)ℹ️

The country experiencing hundreds of wildfires that caused smoke to cover the northern US.

United States(สหรัฐอเมริกา)ℹ️

The country whose northern region was covered in smoke from Canadian wildfires.

Ontario(ออนแทรีโอ)ℹ️

A Canadian province with over 190 active wildfires.

Truth Social(ทรูธโซเชียล)ℹ️

The social media platform where Donald Trump posted about calling the Canadian Prime Minister.

BBC(บีบีซี)ℹ️

The news organization that reported the threat of tariffs.

1982 Fire Cooperation Agreement(ข้อตกลงความร่วมมือในการดับเพลิงปี 2525)

An agreement for fire cooperation between Canada and the US from the year 1982.

Assistance Agreement 2025(ข้อตกลงความช่วยเหลือ)

An assistance agreement between Canada and the US from the year 2025.