US President Donald Trump stated that his administration is
considering increasing tariffs on Canadian goods, arguing that the situation
created by the wildfires affecting that country is having direct consequences
for the United States.
According to his statements, the smoke from the extensive
fires has crossed the border and deteriorated air quality in several US states,
affecting both public health and the daily lives of millions of people. Trump
maintained that Canada must assume greater responsibility for the cross-border
effects of the fires and indicated that one of the measures he is considering
is increasing trade tariffs on certain Canadian imports.
The president affirmed that his administration seeks to use
available economic and trade tools to pressure Ottawa to strengthen its
strategies for preventing, fighting, and managing wildfires. He also indicated
that the tariff measures would be part of a broader policy aimed at protecting
U.S. interests when situations originating in other countries generate
significant impacts within its territory.