As Trump threatens wildfire smoke tariffs, Canada looks to reduce fire risk

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While U.S. President Donald Trump calls out Canadian wildfire management, communities across the country are seeking to mitigate the impacts of fires.

Experts say not every fire can be stopped, but FireSmart practices, fireguards and Indigenous cultural burning can lower risk.