Event Brief
Trump threatens Canada over wildfire smoke
Filed: Jul 18, 2026 at 5:03 PM ET
Summary: Soot from Canadian wildfires blanketed U.S. states, and Trump threatened Canada as agencies urged people to stay indoors.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump threatened Canada over wildfire smoke choking U.S. cities.
WHEN: Jul 18, 2026 at 1:48 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Wildfire smoke from Canadian wildfires blanketed U.S. states, prompting warnings for Americans to stay indoors.
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