Trump threatens Canada over wildfire smoke: ‘Maybe they should pay us some damages’

Published July 19, 2026 10:59pm ET | Updated July 20, 2026 9:28am ET



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.

While speaking to reporters after returning from the World Cup final, Trump said he spoke with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the match about the smoke that enveloped much of the Midwest and East Coast.

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