His comments prompted criticism from U.S. Democratic Senator Adam Schiff on Sunday, who noted Canada\u2019s response when it was California battling wildfires.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen California was burning, Canada sent firefighters, planes and assistance \u2014 not insults,\u201d Schiff wrote in a social media post. \u201cI was proud to meet them, and to thank them, when they would break for dinner.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cAs California and other states step up to repay the favor, we should do so without the threats and ramblings of a failing leader,\u201d he added. \u201cWe should show some humanity.\u201d<\/p>\n
When California was burning, Canada sent fire fighters, planes and assistance \u2014 not insults. <\/p>\n
I was proud to meet them, and to thank them, when they would break for dinner.<\/p>\n
As California and other states step up to repay the favor, we should do so without the threats and\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/NO6K3eZdvn<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Senator Adam Schiff (@SenAdamSchiff) July 19, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Trump said he would call Prime Minister Mark Carney to find out what Canada is \u201cgoing to do about it.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThe cost is incalculable! Canada has refused to engage in basic Forest Management and Debris Removal, knowing that such refusal will lead to exactly this result,\u201d Trump said. \u201cThis is Willful Negligence, and becoming a yearly occurrence, costing the United States Billions of Dollars.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201c[The] cost of this pollution must of necessity be added to the TARIFFS Canada is currently paying,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n Trump\u2019s comments come after four U.S. Republicans called for sanctions <\/a>against Canada over its handling of wildfires.<\/p>\n Asked about the U.S. criticism of Canada\u2019s wildfire management during a Thursday news conference in London, Ont., Carney brushed it off. He said Canada is pursuing investments in clean energy, while the U.S. is actively working against clean energy.<\/p>\n \u201cFighting climate change is the responsibility of all countries, including the United States,\u201d Carney said in French.<\/p>\n Despite the tough talk, Trump was spotted Sunday watching the World Cup final match<\/a> from a glassed-in suite alongside Carney and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.<\/p>\n \t\tKeep it Factual<\/p>\n Add CityNews Toronto as a trusted source on Google to see more local stories from us.<\/p>\n
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