Hoekstra downplays Democrats’ sway on tariffs, but predicts deal could come soon

CTV: Hoekstra, who was appointed as Washington’s ambassador to Canada by U.S. President Donald Trump, made the prediction during an interview with commentary outlet Northern Perspective.

“I think Mark Carney probably knows exactly what he wants, the president knows what he wants. They’ve got to iron out a few of those differences,” he said.

Asked whether a Democrat-controlled Congress will influence negotiations, Hoekstra said he didn’t think it would. “The president knows what he wants to get done on trade. I think that’s exactly where he’s going to keep driving,” said the ambassador…

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