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U.S. Monitors Canada for Election Interference Ahead 2026 Midterms

By Drooid · Oct 15, 2026, 4:25 AM UTC · How we work

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U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra said the United States is monitoring Canadian actions for election interference ahead of 2026 midterms.
He cited an Ontario TV ad that aired in the United States last year, labeling U.S. tariffs as interference.
President Donald Trump ended trade talks with Canada in October 2025 after the Ontario ad used Ronald Reagan clips.

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U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra said the United States is monitoring Canadian actions for election interference ahead of 2026 midterms.
He cited an Ontario TV ad that aired in the United States last year, labeling U.S. tariffs as interference.
President Donald Trump ended trade talks with Canada in October 2025 after the Ontario ad used Ronald Reagan clips.