Trump rips Canada as wildfire smoke spreads, says U.S. will add pollution cost to tariffs

Smoke from massive wildfires in Canada engulfed the New York City skyline, reducing visibility and casting an orange haze over the New York City, United States on July 16, 2026. Selcuk Acar | Anadolu | Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump on Friday vowed to hold Canada responsible for the wildfire smoke that has enveloped swaths of the United States.This is breaking news. Please refresh for updates.Choose CNBC as your preferred source on Google and never miss a moment from the most trusted name in business news.