Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio), a close ally of former President Trump, announced on Thursday, July 16, 2026, that he will introduce a bill to sanction Canada and Canadian government officials. The legislation responds to the extensive wildfires in Canada that have caused smoke and haze to spread across the United States, leading to hazardous air-quality conditions.

Moreno stated, “I’ll be introducing a bill next week to sanction Canada and the responsible Canadian government officials.” The move highlights growing tensions related to cross-border environmental impacts.

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