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Manufacturers Congratulate Ambassador Hoekstra on Nomination as Canadian Ambassador

Ottawa, Canada – Following the nomination of former U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra to be ambassador to Canada, National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons released the following statement:

“We appreciate President Trump’s foresight in prioritizing the U.S.–Canadian relationship and negotiating the U.S.–Mexico–Canada Agreement, a trade deal that has been essential to the strength and success of manufacturing across North America. We look forward to working with former U.S. Ambassador and Congressman Pete Hoekstra as the next U.S. ambassador to Canada. The NAM has just concluded this year’s North American Manufacturing Conference in Ottawa, where the importance of the USMCA was a central theme among the business leaders, members of Parliament and key ministers who participated. In fact, a recent survey conducted with our partners in both countries found that 94% of manufacturers say that the USMCA is integral to their supply chains. We look forward to working with the incoming ambassador to strengthen ties among our North American allies to shore up supply chains and counter unfair practices from other nations like China.”

Background: In 2023, the NAM, the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) and the Confederation of Industrial Chambers of Mexico (CONCAMIN) agreed to collaborate on the Manufacturing Agenda of the Future, including hosting the inaugural North American Manufacturing Conference at the NAM’s headquarters in Washington. This week, the second conference took place in Ottawa, bringing together key business leaders from across North America and elected officials from the U.S., Canada and Mexico to discuss strategies for strengthening the region’s manufacturing sector and ensuring a robust USMCA ahead of the 2026 review.

More information on the North American Manufacturing Conference can be found here.

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The National Association of Manufacturers is the largest manufacturing association in the United States, representing small and large manufacturers in every industrial sector and in all 50 states. Manufacturing employs nearly 13 million men and women, contributes $2.91 trillion to the U.S. economy annually and accounts for 53% of private-sector research and development. The NAM is the powerful voice of the manufacturing community and the leading advocate for a policy agenda that helps manufacturers compete in the global economy and create jobs across the United States. For more information about the NAM or to follow us on Twitter and Facebook, please visit www.nam.org

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