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Smoke Crosses the Border: Fire, Blame, Tariffs

How Canada's wildfires, drifting smoke, and forest-management fights escalate into cross-border blame, tariff threats, and diplomatic strain with the United States.

6 booksJuly 20, 2026

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Trump threatens new Canada tariffs over fires sending 'filthy' air into US citiesbbc.com 'Patience has run out': Michigan members of Congress urge Canada to act on wildfireswwmt.com Canadian Prime Minister Carney, Mexican President Scheinbaum to Join Trump at World...si.com

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