U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra Says Canada’s Economic Hopes Align with Trump’s Goals

U.S. ambassador Pete Hoekstra says Canada’s economic hopes align with Trump’s goals

The American ambassador to Canada says U.S. President Donald Trump’s goal of enhancing American power aligns with Ottawa’s aim of becoming the fastest-growing G7 economy.

U.S. ambassador says Canada, U.S. goals on economy align - National

Hoekstra said the U.S. intends to continue imposing tariffs on imports from multiple countries, including Canada, he argued there's room to resolve irritants in the relationship.

US Ambassador Pete Hoekstra Says Canada’s Economic Hopes Align With Trump’s Goals

U.S. President Donald Trump’s goal of enhancing American power aligns with Prime Minister Mark Carney’s aim of making Canada’s economy the fastest-growing in the G7, Trump’s envoy to Canada said Friday. “It’s going to continue to be a very strong and friendly relationship,” Ambassador Pete Hoekstra told The Canadian Press in an interview Friday, adding the two leaders are in frequent contact. “You’ve got two leaders that are invigorating and tra…

Canada and the US share the same economic goals: Ambassador Pete Hoekstra

Though he said the U.S. intends to continue imposing tariffs on imports from multiple countries, including Canada, he argued there's room to resolve irritants in the economic relationship.