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Hoekstra acknowledged Canada's sovereignty and pledged to strengthen U.S.-Canada relations while advancing President Trump's agenda.
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The U.S. Senate confirmed Pete Hoekstra as the new ambassador to Canada. His appointment comes during strained relations due to President Trump's tariff policies. The Senate voted 60 to 37 in his favor,
Pete Hoekstra proved an able firefighter for Donald Trump last summer, extinguishing a Republican Party civil war in his home state of Michigan and ultimately helping ensure the crucial state voted red on Nov. 5. For his efforts, Hoekstra has reaped an ...
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