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Trump’s Smoke Claim Leads to Proposed US-Canada Sanctions

7/24/2026

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Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) called the resolution to sanction Canada over wildfire smoke petty and offensive.
President Donald Trump’s claim of “filthy, polluted air” from Canada spurred Sen. Bernie Moreno to propose an emergency declaration, sanctions on officials, and a tariff-funded compensation fund.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford warned the United States not to threaten Canada, noting Canadian assistance to California wildfires and North Carolina hurricane relief.

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Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) called the resolution to sanction Canada over wildfire smoke petty and offensive.
President Donald Trump’s claim of “filthy, polluted air” from Canada spurred Sen. Bernie Moreno to propose an emergency declaration, sanctions on officials, and a tariff-funded compensation fund.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford warned the United States not to threaten Canada, noting Canadian assistance to California wildfires and North Carolina hurricane relief.