Democratic Lawmakers Urge US to Help Canada Fight Wildfires Instead of Imposing Tariffs
Democratic lawmakers are criticizing President Trump's newly announced 50% tariffs on Canada, arguing the US should instead help Canada fight Ontario wildfires that are sending smoke into the US. Senator Ron Wyden introduced a bill to reassert congressional authority over tariffs, calling Trump's actions arbitrary. Senators Gary Peters (Michigan) and Tina Smith (Minnesota) worry about economic impacts on their states, which have close trade ties with Canada. Ontario Premier Doug Ford criticized American politicians for having a 'short memory,' noting Canada sent water bombers to California last year. Senator Alex Padilla (California) agreed the US should reciprocate aid. Separately, a GAO report found the number of full-time workers at major companies like Amazon relying on SNAP and Medicaid has surged since 2020.
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