Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBrendan RasciusSaturday 18 July 2026 07:18 BSTTimelapse footage shows World Cup final stadium shrouded in wildfire smoke days before kick-offDonald Trump threatened Canada with additional tariffs, blaming the country for wildfire smoke that has blanketed large parts of the United States.Trump, in a Truth Social post, accused Canada of "Willful Negligence" in forest management, claiming the smoke caused "filthy, polluted, and unhealthy air" and cost the US billions of dollars.The smoke from over 900 active Canadian wildfires has led to hazardous air quality alerts across more than a dozen US states, prompting officials in cities like New York and Chicago to urge residents indoors.Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney did not immediately respond to Trump's threat but previously pointed to climate policy differences, stating that climate change is a responsibility for everyone, including the US.Other US Republicans, including Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno and Michigan House members, have also criticised Canada's wildfire response, with some suggesting retaliatory measures like sanctions.In fullTrump threatens Canada with tariffs for wildfire smoke blanketing the USMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in