Trump confirms former congressman Pete Hoekstra as new Canada ambassador

April 9, 2025, 3:21 pm

Amid heightening trade tensions and evolving U.S. economic strategies, former Congressman Pete Hoekstra has been confirmed as the new U.S. ambassador to Canada. His appointment comes at a sensitive time in the midst of ongoing tariffs on autos, steel, and aluminum, which have strained relations between the two nations. The confirmation signals a deliberate diplomatic stance by the Trump administration to navigate the complexities of a perturbed trade relationship while aiming to preserve strategic interests in North America.


nationalpost.com / Former congressman Pete Hoekstra confirmed as new U.S. ambassador to Canada

In a new statement, Hoekstra said that Canada is America's most valuable trading partner

financialpost.com / Trump’s ambassador to Canada confirmed in the middle of a trade war

Hoekstra served as ambassador to the Netherlands during the first Trump administration

torontosun.com / Trump’s ambassador to Canada confirmed in middle of trade war

Former Congressman Pete Hoekstra has been confirmed as the new U.S. ambassador to Canada amid tense relations following President Trump's tariffs on autos, steel, and aluminum.

thestar.com / Trump's ambassador to Canada confirmed in the middle of a trade war

WASHINGTON - Former Michigan congressman Pete Hoekstra has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the new United States ambassador to Canada.

winnipegfreepress.com / Trump’s ambassador to Canada confirmed in the middle of a trade war

citynews.ca / Trump’s ambassador to Canada confirmed in the middle of a trade war

Former Michigan Congressman Pete Hoekstra is confirmed as U.S. ambassador to Canada amid tense relations fueled by tariffs on automobiles, steel, and aluminum.


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