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 optimism for a swift resolution, underscoring a shared goal: strengthening the U.S.-Canada relationship through cooperation on these critical issues. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/97b40c791da68471