July 22, 2025
RED FM News Desk
Canada’s relationship with the United States took another contentious turn this week, as the U.S. ambassador to Canada stated that Canadians avoiding U.S. travel and boycotting American alcohol are among the reasons President Donald Trump finds the country “nasty” to deal with.
Ambassador Pete Hoekstra told a conference audience on Monday that such actions “don’t send positive signals” about Canada treating the U.S. well. His remarks were made at the annual Pacific NorthWest Economic Region Foundation summit in Bellevue, Washington.
A recording of the ambassador’s comments was provided to The Canadian Press by BC Premier David Eby’s office, who received the audio from an audience member.
Premier Eby sharply criticized Hoekstra’s statements, saying he believes U.S. leadership has “very little awareness” of how offensive their remarks are. “Eby” questioned, “Do they think Canadians are not going to respond when the president says, ‘I want to turn you into the 51st state and beggar you economically unless you bow to the U.S.’?”
Speaking from Huntsville, Ontario, where premiers are currently meeting, Eby emphasized, “Obviously, Canadians are outraged.” His comments underscore the growing tension between the two nations, particularly concerning trade and recent tariffs threatened by the Trump administration.
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