Pete Hoekstra

Pete Hoekstra

politician United States

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
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
29,145
Power
1,304$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Canada 1 7.00 0.08% +0% 38,005,238 29,145 $1,700,000 1,304$
Totals 1 38,005,238 29,145 $1,700,000 1,304$
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Recent Mentions

Canada Canada: U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra says the White House was aiming to make a deal that encompassed more than what the USMCA covers. 7

The Globe and Mail: Washington was hoping for ‘bigger’ deal with Canada than USMCA, ambassador says

Canada Canada: Pete Hoekstra, the U.S. ambassador to Canada, said that the Canadian retaliatory tariffs were a 'huge irritant'. 4

The Globe and Mail: Canadians can put their elbows down and keep their heads high

United Kingdom United Kingdom: The US ambassador to Canada, Pete Hoekstra, had said that Canada was jeopardising trade talks by keeping its counter tariffs in place. 4

BBC: Canada to drop many of its retaliatory tariffs on the US

Canada Canada: The U.S. ambassador to Canada, Pete Hoekstra, said Tuesday that Canada’s recent wildfires offer a 'stark reminder' of the countries’ shared challenges. 6

The Globe and Mail: Not possible for wildfire fighters to lessen impact of smoke, officials say

Canada Canada: U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra spoke about Canadians avoiding travel to the U.S. and banning American alcohol. 5

The Globe and Mail: Trump thinks Canadians are ‘nasty’ to deal with for avoiding U.S. travel, banning booze, ambassador says

Canada Canada: U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra is pushing back on Ottawa’s travel advice regarding device searches at the border. 6

The Globe and Mail: U.S. envoy says Canadians facing device searches, detainment at border ‘not a pattern’