LANSING, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – Michigan GOP Chair Pete Hoekstra is adding another job to his resume.
President-elect Donald Trump has named Hoekstra as Ambassador to Canada.
Hoekstra previously served in the first Trump administration as Ambassador to Holland.
Hoekstra’s role is expected to have a significant impact on the U.S. when it comes to trade deals. In addition, Hoekstra’s position may become a sticking point for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and her administration.
Whitmer and Attorney General Dana Nessel have pushed for the shutdown of Canadian-based Enbridge Energy’s Line 5 in the Straits of Mackinac. With Trump’s focus on energy independence, Hoekstra could be a key player in keeping affordable energy flowing to Michigan.
“Pete is well-respected in the Great State of Michigan – A State we won sizably,” Trump said on Truth Social. “Pete will help me once again put AMERICA FIRST.”
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