Donald Trump’s choice for ambassador to Canada affirmed that country’s status as a sovereign nation and hinted the president’s complex relationship with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau might have played a role in his calls to annex it into the U.S.

In his opening statement, Pete Hoekstra said that, as someone from Michigan, "I do have a special appreciation for Canada as a neighbour."{ai:summary}<p>Donald Trump’s ambassadorial pick for Canada emphasized its sovereignty, suggesting that the president's complicated relationship with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau influenced his previous remarks about potential U.S. annexation. </p><p>#foreignaffairs</p>

Trump’s pick for ambassador to Canada agrees it’s a sovereign state, says he has 'special appreciation' for it

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