The US President Donald Trump‘s candidate for adviser to Canada asserted during questioning that Canada is an independent country, diverging from President Trump’s approach. Trump has consistently suggested that Canada may join the United States.
During his Senate confirmation hearing, original Representative Pete Hoekstra responded to Senator Chris Coons ‘ comment by affirming Canada’s independence. ” Canada is a royal state, yes”, Hoekstra said, when questioned.
This occurred immediately before Trump reiterated his vital attitude towards Canada whilst conference with NATO’s head in the Oval Office.
He more emphaised on past relationships of the two regions while praising Trump despite taking an opposite position on’ autonomy’. The candidate claimed that said that the two countries “have a great history of working together and that Trump’s target on” freer, fairer business “would enhance business ties with Canada and” expand the business relationship “between the two countries.
Hoekstra, who formerly represented Michigan in Congress, served as the US embassy to the Netherlands during Trump’s first name. In his beginning comment, Hoekstra highlighted his respect for Canada as a neighbour, citing his Michigan history. He noted that Canada ranks as the main trading partner for 36 United states and referenced his substantial relationship with Canada on industry and different matters during his parliamentary tenure.
Nevertheless, Trump maintains his position that Canada exploits the United States. He incorrectly characterises the US-Canada business gap as a form of payment, despite Canada being a major supplier of critical resources, including fuel, to the United States.
” We don’t want their automobiles. We don’t want their strength. We don’t want their hardwood,” Trump said”. As a condition it would be one of the tremendous states.”
US-Canada ties
Trump’s comment about Canada becoming the 51st position have caused anxiety with Canadians. Relations have more deteriorated according to Trump’s deployment of tariffs on Canadian metal, steel and other products, prompting Canada to listen with improved duties on several American goods.
In response, incoming Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced earlier this week that his government will keep tariffs in place until the United States demonstrates respect and makes firm commitments to free trade.
As this trade war goes on between the two nations, Trump announced Thursday that, as a concession, he would allow Canada to keep their national anthem— as a US state”. As a state, it would be one of the great states. This would be the most incredible country visually. If you look at the map, they do an artificial line right through it between Canada and the US. A straight artificial line. Somebody did it a long time ago. And it makes no sense. It’s so perfect as a great and cherished state,” Trump said.
