Smoke risk remains for World Cup final as Donald Trump threatens Canada with tariffs
The World Cup final in New Jersey faces uncertainty due to hazardous air quality caused by Canadian wildfires. US President Donald Trump has threatened Canada with tariffs in response to the smoke, while teams prepare for the match.
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US President Donald Trump speaks alongside FIFA boss Gianni Infantino at a FIFA reception at Trump Tower in New York. ( Getty Images: Andrew Harnik )
Wildfire smoke has inundated northern parts of the United States as blazes rage across Canada.
US President Donald Trump threatened Canada with tariffs over the smoke, ahead of a meeting with FIFA bosses.
The World Cup final between Spain and Argentina is set to be played at 7am Monday AEST in New Jersey.
Link copied Share Share article Spanish star Mikel Merino can smell and see the smoke from the Canadian wildfires that are making for hazy conditions across large parts of the US.
It remains unclear how much, if at all, the smoke will affect the World Cup final on Monday morning AEST. The World Health Organization forecast calls for an improvement to "moderate" air quality in New Jersey.
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