US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose new tariffs on Canada, citing the country’s handling of wildfires that have spread smoke and haze across the US.
The threat comes after US lawmakers criticized Canada’s management of the fires and Ontario Premier Doug Ford asked for US assistance instead of criticism.
Trump tweeted that the US is being "unnecessarily polluted" and "unhealthy" due to Canada’s "gross mismanagement" of the wildfires.
According to the Canadian Wildland Fire Information System, there were 888 active wildfires in Canada as of Friday, with most of them out of control.
Trump also claimed that Canada has not properly managed its forests and woods, leading to the spread of the fires.
Some Republican lawmakers have echoed Trump’s criticism, suggesting that Canada should be treated as the 51st US state.
Experts say that the situation is more complex, with climate change contributing to the spread of the fires.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has defended Canada’s efforts to combat the fires, saying that the country has done its part to help the US in the past.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has also emphasized the need for cooperation between the two countries in addressing the issue.
The US and Canada have a long-standing relationship, but tensions have risen in recent years over trade and other issues.
The wildfires have forced thousands of people to evacuate their homes and have caused widespread air pollution.
The US has offered assistance to Canada, including water bombers and firefighters.
However, the situation remains dire, with many areas still under evacuation orders and air quality warnings in place.
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