US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose steeper tariffs on Canadian goods, citing smoke from wildfires in Canada that has drifted into the United States. The president has repeatedly made unsubstantiated claims that large wildfires are caused by poor management from political opponents. In recent statements, Trump argued that Canada should be held financially responsible for the smoke affecting air quality in American states. He suggested that increasing tariffs on Canadian imports would compensate for the damage. Canada has not yet officially responded to the threat. Wildfires are a common occurrence in both countries during dry seasons, and smoke often crosses borders. Experts note that wildfires are typically driven by a combination of factors including drought, heat, and wind, and are not solely attributable to management decisions. The Trump administration has previously used tariffs as a tool in trade disputes with various nations. This latest threat comes amid ongoing negotiations over trade and environmental policies between the US and Canada.