Pete Hoekstra warns Canada ahead of US midterm
US Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra has issued a stern warning to Canadian politicians to refrain from meddling in American politics ahead of the November midterm elections. Speaking in an interview, Hoekstra expressed concerns that several Canadian politicians' actions could be seen as interference in close American races. Industry Minister Mélanie Joly's comments about potential tariff increases in politically sensitive states, as well as Ontario's political ads last year, were cited as examples.
Hoekstra's warning came as former Republican presidential candidate and current US President Donald Trump suggested Canada should become the 51st state of the US.
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