- Trump has blamed Canada for the ongoing wildfires, stating that the US has been invaded by "filthy, polluted, and unhealthy air" from Canada, which he described as "totally unacceptable".
- In a conversation with Mark Carney, Trump suggested that Canada should "pay some damages or something, or we should do some tariffs" to address the issue of smoke from the wildfires affecting US air quality.
- Marco Rubio, the U.S. Secretary of State, held talks with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi during an ASEAN meeting, where they discussed a potential U.S. summit between their leaders anticipated for the end of September.
President Trump has criticized Canada for contributing to the wildfires affecting U.S. air quality, labeling the air as ‘filthy, polluted, and unhealthy’. He suggested that Canada should face tariffs or pay damages for the smoke infiltrating the U.S.12
In a conversation with Mark Carney, Trump stated, ‘you got to stop these fires from coming in and, you know, poisoning our air’. This comes as the U.S. grapples with severe air quality issues due to wildfires.3
Meanwhile, Senator Marco Rubio met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during the ASEAN meeting, where they discussed regional tensions, particularly concerning the Middle East and the South China Sea. Rubio emphasized the need for a strong stance against Iran, stating, ‘The problem we're having right now is that they're not serious about talks.’ He warned that allowing Iran to control the Strait of Hormuz could set a dangerous precedent.45
Rubio also participated in discussions with foreign ministers from ASEAN, addressing concerns over regional security and the implications of China’s actions in the South China Sea. He reiterated the importance of maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific and supporting ASEAN unity.
“Trump said on Friday that the US had been 'invaded' by 'filthy' air from Canadian wildfires, leading to his tariff threat. Separately, Rubio warned Iran must not control the Strait of Hormuz and discussed a potential US-China summit with Wang Yi.”
The Guardian
