US ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra praises partnership amid strained ties
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- Category: Europe
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 11:13 UTC
- Sources: Politico Europe
In a pre‑recorded video for a conservative think‑tank, U.S. ambassador Pete Hoekstra described Canada as an “ideal partner” and outlined areas for deeper military and economic cooperation. The remarks come as relations between Ottawa and Washington face tension over trade and defence policies.
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