The number ONE friend and ally of the Americans are the Canadians! However, time and situation has changed for the worst since Trump became the President. As you probably know and the whole world knew that Trump is too difficult to dealt with. Everybody knows. Majority of the population of USA also feel the same way. His Cabinet members tried to make alliance and tried so hard to defend his actions but always fall short because it is hard to lie and cover up his wrongdoing because he is proud of dong it wrong makes him feel like nobody can stop him. His Vice President Mike Pence during his first term as POTUS had managed to disappeared to never again be associated with him. Everybody becomes the "yes man" and obeys his command even if its wrong and disgusting. Trump supposedly and must work for the good of the people of the USA but he thought he is the "king" and everyone should be at his mercy, including all the leaders of the world.
Now, who is this Mr. Hoekstra who said that "Canadians do no think highly of America." America is a great country alright but because they follow the law and order, before! They followed the US Constitution, they are law abiding, they have humility, they were brave and courageous. THAT WAS BEFORE! You know what I mean? Under Trump who seemed to be transparent in showing his graft and corruption, being greedy with exorbitant tariffs and threatened countries to invade. Can you show respect to somebody who is disrespectful of the laws, and trade agreements? He thinks he is the law. He disobeyed the US Congress & US Supreme Court Judges. He is using his position as President to do the impossible and unexpected for revenge and what could be in his mind? Can he push button and start the WWIII? That you have to watch his every move, guard him all the time so that the world wont explode under his nose.
YOU HAVE TO BE ON GUARD! BE VERY VIGILANT.