We'll Charge Tariffs For Carbon In the Air...But How Dare Trump Do It With Smoke?

Tap The Maple · Jul 23, 2026 · 12m

Donald Trump's comments about potentially using tariffs in response to Canadian wildfire smoke sparked immediate backlash. Many Canadians dismissed the idea as absurd—but does that reaction overlook a more important conversation?In today's episode, we separate the politics from the policy. Are increasingly severe wildfire seasons simply unavoidable, or should Canada be rethinking how it manages its forests, firefighting resources, and long-term prevention strategy?We examine both sides of the debate, explore the impact on Canadians and our neighbours, and ask whether this has become more than…