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Hoekstra acknowledged Canada's sovereignty and pledged to strengthen U.S.-Canada relations while advancing President Trump's agenda.
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The U.S. Senate voted 60 to 37 Wednesday to confirm Michigan's Pete Hoekstra to be U.S. ambassador to Canada under President Donald Trump, with support from both of his home state's Democratic senato...

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Senate approves Peter Hoekstra as next US ambassador to Canada
The Senate approved Peter Hoekstra to be the next US ambassador to Canada amid one of the toughest times in Washington's relationship with Ottawa as the tariff war heats up.
Michigan's Pete Hoekstra confirmed by Senate as U.S. ambassador to Canada
Michigan's Pete Hoekstra received bipartisan support with a 60-37 vote from the Senate Wednesday for the U.S. ambassador of Canada. Hoekstra was serving as the state GOP Party chairman when President Trump nominated him in November for the role.
Hoekstra sails through vote to be confirmed as US ambassador to Canada
The former congressman, ambassador and Michigan Republican Party chairman takes over as ambassador to Canada at a crucial time.
Senate confirms Hoekstra as ambassador to Canada with support from Michigan senators
The U.S. Senate approved Michigan's Pete Hoekstra to be U.S. ambassador to Canada, with support from both of his home state's Democratic senators.
Majority of US Senate backs Hoekstra as ambassador to Canada
A majority of the U.S. Senate on Wednesday backed Pete Hoekstra, a former ambassador to the Netherlands, to be ambassador to Canada, a position he would assume as traditional close ties have been strained by President Donald Trump's tariff policy and comments about annexing the neighboring country.
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Senate approves resolution against Trump's Canada tariffs hours after 'Liberation Day' event
Four Senate Republicans helped pass a Democratic resolution opposing President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canada after White House "Liberation Day" event.
The Senate Just Passed Rand Paul's Bill To Block Trump's Tariffs on Canada
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Senate passes bipartisan resolution to try to block Trump’s Canada tariffs
There’s two arguments,” Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) said. “One is the constitutional argument, but the second argument is an economic argument – tariffs are just bad.”
Senate rebukes Trump on Canada tariffs, with 4 Republicans joining Democrats
The Senate vote came after Trump implemented 10% across-the-board tariffs on imports and additional reciprocal tariffs on goods from 60 countries.
Police lock down Canada parliament as officers talk to barricaded man
Canada's parliament was locked down on Saturday after a man barricaded himself in the East Block section, Ottawa police said.
Senate passes measure to revoke new Canada tariffs as four Republicans break with Trump
The Senate voted 51-48 in favor of the Democratic-led resolution as Trump rolled out a sweeping tariff plan. It is unlikely to go anywhere in the House.
US Senate backs Canada over tariffs in rare Trump rebuke
The US Senate has passed legislation that would terminate new tariffs on Canada in a rare rebuke of Donald Trump, hours after the president unveiled a raft of reciprocal tariffs on other countries.
Trump presses McConnell, other ‘disloyal’ Senate Republicans on Canada tariffs
President Trump is pressuring former Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and other Republicans he’s labeled “disloyal” in the upper chamber to vote against Democrats’
Canada's Parliament Put Under 'Lockdown' After Unknown Man Sneaks In, Public Asked To 'Lock Doors & Hide'
The police released an advisory asking those in the East Block to seek "shelter in the nearest room, lock all doors and hide" after an unknown man reportedly entered the premises. , Canada News - Time
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