Mexico And Canada Send Firefighters to Help Quell Palisades Fire As Trump Threatens ‘Massive’ Tariffs

Phillip NietoJan 11th, 2025, 9:04 pm
 

(AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)

Mexico and Canada are sending firefighters to help quell the blaze of the Palisades fire across Northern Los Angeles area.

The deployment of firefighters from U.S. allies occurs after President-elect Donald Trump threaten to tariff goods on them. Canada and Mexico are the largest trading partners for agriculture and manufacturing industries.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) told the press he was “deeply grateful” for the support of Mexico and Canada. Meanwhile, outgoing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday of an airplane dropping water on a wildfire adding the caption “neighbours helping neighbors.”

“Just as our friends and neighbors supported us during our own challenging wildfire season, Team Canada is ready to reciprocate that support,” said Harjit S. Sajjan, Canada’s minister of emergency preparedness.

The Palisades fire has destroyed more than 37,000 acres and killed at least 11 people over the last few days. California and LA fire officials have only been able to contain a small amount of the fire as it continues blazing through the county.

Meanwhile, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Saturday that a team of firefighters has “the courage and heart of Mexico.” Mexico’s civil protection agency said their mission is to “to support the fight” against the wildfires, according to the Washington Post.

“Mexico’s solidarity extends beyond our borders to protect lives and nature,” the agency said in a post on X.

A video was posted to social media allegedly showing the Mexican firefighters arriving to help put out the blaze.

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