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 (62 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romania | 2 | 6.00 | 0.19% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 35,958 | $250,000 | 467$ |
| Totals | 2 | 19,237,691 | 35,958 | $250,000 | 467$ |
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Romania:
Pete Hoekstra, the American ambassador to Canada, warned that the NORAD Pact could be modified if Canadians do not continue to purchase F-35 aircraft as promised.
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Romania:
Pete Hoekstra is the American ambassador to Ottawa who warned Canada about the implications of not purchasing F-35 aircraft.
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Canada:
The U.S. Ambassador to Canada, Pete Hoekstra, could be summoned for a meeting with senior Canadian officials to make the same point.
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United Kingdom:
Pete Hoekstra is the US ambassador to Canada.
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Canada:
A quote from his piece was picked up by Time magazine and included in an article about Pete Hoekstra, U.S. Ambassador to Canada.
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Canada:
Pete Hoekstra embodies a more literal definition of a diplomatic offensive.
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Canada:
Pete Hoekstra is the U.S. Ambassador to Canada who criticized targeting the U.S. President before elections.
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Canada:
U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra told a business audience that he expects stalled trade talks between the two countries to resume.
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Canada:
Pete Hoekstra is the current U.S. ambassador to Canada.
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Canada:
U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra is facing internal criticism over his management of the Michigan Republican Party before he took up his duties as Donald Trump’s voice in Canada.
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