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)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 8 | 5.75 | 0.45% | +10% | 38,005,238 | 186,217 | $1,700,000 | 8,330$ |
| Jamaica | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 1,991 | $15,000 | 10$ |
| Ukraine | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 43,733,762 | 22,566 | $155,000 | 80$ |
| Totals | 10 | 84,700,167 | 210,774 | $1,870,000 | 8,420$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Canada:
U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra is pushing back on Ottawa’s travel advice regarding device searches at the border.
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Ukraine:
The US Ambassador to Canada, Pete Hoekstra, claims that Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Donald Trump are engaged in direct negotiations.
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Canada:
Pete Hoekstra told The Globe and Mail that talks between the leaders and top cabinet ministers are being held under a cone of silence.
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Canada:
Pete Hoekstra, the U.S. ambassador to Canada, talked of the Canadian and U.S. auto sectors collaborating.
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Canada:
U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra speaks at an event in Toronto.
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Canada:
Pete Hoekstra, the U.S. ambassador to Ottawa, believes Canadians should just get over it regarding Trump's threats.
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Canada:
Pete Hoekstra is the U.S. ambassador to Canada who stated that the threat of annexation is 'done.'
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Jamaica:
New US Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra said sending messages isn’t necessary.
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Canada:
Pete Hoekstra, the U.S. ambassador to Canada, also spoke at the B7 summit in his first public appearance since his diplomatic appointment.
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Canada:
U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra attends the opening ceremony of the Canadian Tulip Festival.
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