US ambassador suggests Trump could blame Canada if midterms don’t go his way Pete Hoekstra, controversial US ambassador to Canada, has also accused Canadian officials of interfering in US elections The Guardian - US · Oct 28
US accuses Canada of interference in midterm elections, Carney denies charges The US Embassy in Ottawa has accused Canadian leaders of attempting to influence American politics ahead of the November midterm elections, escalating tensions between the two neighbours amid an ongoing trade dispute under President Donald Trump’s administration. The Times of India · Oct 22
‘Keep your nose out’: Pete Hoekstra warns Canadian politicians ahead of US midterms after 100,000 Canadians sought his expulsion US Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra has warned Canadian politicians to “keep their nose out” of American politics ahead of the November midterm elections, alleging that comments by officials and Ontario’s anti-tariff advertising campaign could amount to election interference. His remarks come amid escalating US-Canada trade tensions and Donald Trump’s… The Economic Times · Oct 15
Trump’s ambassadors: the loyalists and allies at the center of controversy Kimberly Guilfoyle’s departure has renewed scrutiny of the president’s picks for diplomatic posts, from France to Jamaica The Guardian - US · Oct 15
51st state of mind: As Alberta votes on independence, will Trump back separation? In a few weeks, Albertans will be asked in a referendum whether they want the province to remain in Canada or move toward a second referendum on independence. The Conversation · Sep 3
Push to oust US ambassador from Canada expands - and ‘51st state’ could take up the issue in fall Pew research shows only 35 percent of Canadians view the US as a reliable partner The Independent UK · Aug 15
Who is Pete Hoekstra? Why Canadians are calling for the US ambassador to Canada to be ousted as petition crosses 100,000 signatures Who is Pete Hoekstra, and why are Canadians calling for his ouster? The US ambassador to Canada is facing growing backlash over his comments on Canadian politics, Trump’s “51st state” rhetoric and alleged diplomatic interference. A Pete Hoekstra petition seeking to declare him persona non grata and remove him from… The Economic Times · Aug 13
Canadians are calling for ban on US ambassador in latest trade war salvo The petition comes as new U.S. tariffs on Canada are set to take effect this month The Independent UK · Aug 12
Over 60,000 Canadians sign petition demanding expulsion of US Ambassador Pete Hoekstra More than 60,000 Canadians have signed a petition demanding for US Ambassador Pete Hoekstra to be expelled, accusing him of interfering in Canadian politics and hurting relations between the two countries, BBC reported The Times of India · Aug 12
Pete Hoekstra petition: Thousands of Canadians seek to declare US ambassador ‘persona non grata’ as campaign demands his removal in new twist for Canada-US relations Hoekstra petition: The Pete Hoekstra petition has gathered nearly 30,000 signatures from Canadians calling on the government to declare the US ambassador “persona non grata” and seek his removal. The petition is expected to be presented in Parliament, putting fresh focus on Hoekstra and Canada-US diplomatic relations. The phrase persona… The Economic Times · Aug 12
FISA spy powers are likely to expire after House vote collapses in bipartisan fashion The law is set to expire on Friday at midnight The Independent UK · Jun 11
Trump allies renew Greenland, Canada takeover talk Greenland remains part of Denmark "for now," Rubio said. Axios · Jun 7
Canadian government tells regulator to back off on charging streamers like Netflix more Canada's culture minister says the government has directed its television and communications regulator to back down from a recent decision to triple financial contributions required from U.S. streaming services such as Netflix for Canadian content The Independent UK · Jun 3
Canada calls for US and Mexico free trade deal to be renewed for 16 years “The Agreement is highly beneficial to each of our countries and to the integrated North American economy," a letter conveying Canada’s recommendation, sent to the US and Mexico trade representatives, said. Euronews · Jun 3
AAP · Jun 2 Canada calls for US and Mexico free trade agreement to be renewed for 16 years Canada is calling on the United States and Mexico to renew the free trade agreement between the countries for another 16 years just as U.S. President Donald Trump revives talk of making Canada the 51st state
The Independent UK · Jun 2 Canada pushes for renewal of free trade agreement with US and Mexico This significant push coincides with Trump's renewed discussions about Canada potentially becoming the 51st state
The Independent UK · Mar 3 Trump defense official tells MAGA senator that Canada ‘needs to step up’ militarily The Trump official said his department has been in ‘continuing’ contact with Canada about NATO targets, NORAD and a potential Golden Dome missile defense program
The Independent UK · Jan 29 Trump officials have met with Canadian separatist group that wants to break off from rest of country, report says The group says it has met with ‘very, very senior people,’ according to the report
The Independent UK · Jan 26 US warns they will send fighter jets into Canadian airspace if F-35 deal doesn’t go through Cost of F-35 advanced fighter jet program has risen by $8 billion in the last three years
The Conversation · Oct 14, 2025 Is the end looming for Canada’s border pre-clearance program with the United States? At a testy meeting in Banff recently, the American ambassador to Canada, Pete Hoekstra, mused about the future of pre-clearance in Canada. Cross-border travel numbers are down, he complained, which makes the cost of the program less appealing to Americans.
Euronews · Jul 7, 2025 Trump talks of new August tariff date and looks for more trade deals The US president warned that tariffs would return to their higher rates on 1 August, after the proposed 9 July deadline.
International Business Times · May 26, 2025 King Charles To Open Canada Parliament Tasked With Countering Trump King Charles III was set to land in Ottawa Monday for a historic visit to open Canada's parliament, a brief trip seen as part of the pushback against US President Donald Trump's annexation threats.
Roll Call · Mar 10, 2025 Trump predicts no shutdown as Congress faces spending deadline this week - Roll Call The wrangling over an extension of government dominates the agenda for both the House and the Senate this week.
International Business Times · Nov 22, 2024 Trump Eyes Kevin Warsh For Next Treasury Secretary, Potential Fed Chair Role: Report Donald Trump is considering Kevin Warsh to become the next Treasury Secretary under his term.
Top News · Nov 21, 2024 Pete Hoekstra Named US Ambassador To Canada By President-Elect Trump President-elect Trump selects Pete Hoekstra as US ambassador to Canada, citing his experience and past performance as US ambassador to the Netherlands.