Trump demands damages from Canada over heavy smoke from Ontario wildfires
The New York City skyline is seen through a cover of wildfire smoke, in Jersey City, N.J., Friday, July 17, 2026. Trump said on Friday, “We are holding Canada…
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Photo: The Canadian Press/AP At one point on Saturday, the smoke made New York the most polluted city in the world, followed closely by Toronto and Washington, according to air tracker IQAir. President Donald Trump said Sunday night he’s considering making Canada financially compensate the United States for economic damage caused by wildfire smoke that drifted from Canada into parts of the U.S. last week. Four Republican state lawmakers in Michigan sent a letter to Carney asking his government to expand efforts to mitigate wildfires, saying, “This is the third consecutive year we have had to write to Canadian officials” about what they claim is a preventable crisis.
Furthermore, A cat crosses a street as smoke from wild fires fills the night air in Thunder Bay, Ontario, on Friday.
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Photo: The Canadian Press/AP At one point on Saturday, the smoke made New York the most polluted city in the world, followed closely by Toronto and Washington, according to air tracker IQAir.
according to South China Morning Post — WorldPresident Donald Trump said Sunday night he’s considering making Canada financially compensate the United States for economic damage caused by wildfire smoke that drifted from Canada into parts of the U.S. last week.
according to Washington ExaminerFour Republican state lawmakers in Michigan sent a letter to Carney asking his government to expand efforts to mitigate wildfires, saying, “This is the third consecutive year we have had to write to Canadian officials” about what they claim is a preventable crisis.
according to Washington ExaminerA cat crosses a street as smoke from wild fires fills the night air in Thunder Bay, Ontario, on Friday.
according to South China Morning Post — World
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