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U.S. Ambassador Pushes for Trade Fixes | Edmonton News
U.S. Ambassador David Hoekstra dropped major updates at an Independence Day event: American liquor could return to Canadian shelves by next year, after Canadian provinces removed U.S. spirits in response to tariffs. He also announced Canada’s first F-35 fighter jets will arrive October 14th, part of a larger defense spending review. Hoekstra touched on stalled trade friction, including the Gordie Howe Bridge, which remains delayed due to budget overruns — and he hinted the U.S. holds leverage via a Coast Guard permit. With ongoing talks between U.S. and Canadian officials, Hoekstra expressed…
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