Pete Hoekstra
Pete Hoekstra is a former U.S. Congressman and the Michigan Republican Party chairperson. He was nominated to be the U.S. Ambassador to Canada, where he asserted the country's sovereignty in response to President Donald Trump's controversial remarks about annexation. Hoekstra's confirmation hearing highlighted the tense state of U.S.-Canada relations during Trump's presidency, particularly in light of trade disputes and tariffs. Known for his political career in Michigan, Hoekstra has a strong background in international relations and has been involved in various discussions regarding trade and diplomacy.
Born on Oct 30, 1963 (61 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 2 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 33,077 | $1,700,000 | 1,480$ |
| Ecuador | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 17,643,060 | 6,954 | $108,000 | 43$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 6.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 17,860 | $2,700,000 | 710$ |
| Totals | 4 | 123,534,309 | 57,891 | $4,508,000 | 2,233$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United Kingdom:
Pete Hoekstra confirmed as US ambassador to Canada.
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Canada:
Pete Hoekstra is the new U.S. ambassador to Canada after the U.S. Senate confirmed his appointment.
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Canada:
Pete Hoekstra is the incoming U.S. ambassador to Canada who was reminded of Canada's sovereignty.
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Ecuador:
Pete Hoekstra was nominated as the ambassador of the United States to Canada.
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India:
Hoekstra responded to Senator Chris Coons' query by affirming Canada's sovereignty.
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Canada:
Pete Hoekstra was pressed on the issue during his confirmation hearing in Washington today.
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Canada:
Pete Hoekstra is set to become America’s top diplomat in Ottawa and stated that Canada is a sovereign state.
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