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“I'm truly honored to appear before you today as the president's nominee to serve as United States Ambassador to The United Mexican States,” Johnson said in his opening remarks. He described a diplomatic agenda that includes strengthening law enforcement cooperation to disrupt fentanyl trafficking, protecting U.S. citizens and promoting U.S. economic interests as the United States’ largest trading partner.

Johnson cited recent Mexican actions — including a high‑level visit to Washington and deportations and reported security operations — as signs of increased cooperation. “As a result of that meeting, we saw the extradition of 29 criminals that were engaged in some of the activities that are harming Americans,” he said in response to a senator’s question.

Senators asked Johnson a range of questions about cartels, migration and economic ties. He said he would work to increase intelligence sharing with Mexican authorities and encouraged protections for Mexican public officials who resist cartel coercion. On trade, Johnson noted that bilateral trade reached a record $840 billion and said he would press Mexico to meet obligations under the U.S.–Mexico–Canada Agreement during the upcoming review.

Several senators pressed Johnson about his conduct as U.S. ambassador to El Salvador. Sen. Kaine asked whether Johnson had been aware of reports that the Bukele administration used Pegasus spyware against journalists and civil‑society actors; Johnson said he was not aware of Pegasus use during his tenure and that he had publicly and privately criticized some of President Bukele’s actions.

Sen. Cruz raised the 1944 U.S.–Mexico water treaty and warned Mexico was behind on deliveries; Johnson said he would work with congressional offices and Mexican officials to press compliance and emphasized outreach to coordinate timely deliveries.

On interdiction technology and programming, senators asked whether scanners and other detection tools should be deployed at the border; Johnson said he supported exploring available tools and welcomed further technical briefings. He also said that, while partnership with Mexican authorities is preferred, the safety of U.S. citizens would remain a top consideration.

The committee did not hold a confirmation vote. Senators said the written record would remain open for follow‑up questions and materials.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Nomination Hearing: March 13, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Ron Johnson, President Trump's nominee to be U.S. ambassador to Mexico, told senators he would work with Mexican authorities on cartel interdiction, migration and trade compliance if confirmed, and answered questions about his record in El Salvador and the 1944 water treaty.","taxTitle","Foreign Relations: Senate Committee, Standing Committees - House & Senate, Congressional Hearings Compilation, Legislative, Federal","taxId",1994,"location","","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":72,"_74":72},6110106,"George Glass Pledges to Press Japan on Defense, Trade if Confirmed as Ambassador",1356,1217000,2573000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2758899-c50dcec94eba53e9efcb3b3a1032de07&start=1217&end=2573","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2758899-c50dcec94eba53e9efcb3b3a1032de07/thumbnail_1217000.jpg","/articles/6110106/George-Glass-Pledges-to-Press-Japan-on-Defense-Trade-if-Confirmed-as-Ambassador","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6110106-d73812b100d17b2655cf869336b6f285/orig.mp4?Expires=1771035283&Signature=N~z1rMS7c-wbQ4waC-jNBNuRMdHuErRiPATmgStTQ-vLRN9p1GDotLFAdMP492Y0sGncgpfFb4erIEPLjcvYHaYtH5C12qIOKyDzOgCo0IzftsDErnQBIpYR-zBCvUaMRO5ewkKyuH9qJYjqJGf5cv7~yjXstFXpputRYsqno3RdlBBTfJKB5N4grF8TGpDFRlXa~-ipx9RR~lhyxLGqQi6SuYRRObT~MD5f1G5DVXd5JTY8jW0DeyX5UtTaSm0gmoFuOcuykmYmuPp7nNrZisnQpETB3n66EUF2PXVEOzIE3te57fopyQyhX04aM-Z5sh9NEXM8n6FJfE0jw4ynXw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","WASHINGTON — George Glass, the Trump administration’s nominee to serve as U.S. ambassador to Japan, told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Oct. 12 that he would press Tokyo to deepen security cooperation, increase defense spending and advance economic ties if confirmed.

“I'm humbled and honored to stand before you as president Donald Trump's nominee to be the ambassador to Japan,” Glass said in his opening remarks. “I pledge to follow their lead, always putting America First and unabashedly promoting the interest of the American people.”

Glass told senators he would press Japan to follow through on prior commitments to raise defense spending and to partner on supply‑chain resilience for critical technologies, including semiconductors and AI. He said he would press for greater co‑production of defense items and faster procurement schedules to address existing backlogs.

Committee members questioned Glass about agricultural market access, trade friction and the presence of U.S. forces. Sen. Risch and others emphasized Japan’s role in regional security and asked how Glass would support trilateral cooperation with South Korea and the Philippines; Glass said those multilateral relationships were “essential” and that he would work to strengthen them, including within the Quad framework.

Senators also raised constituent concerns about tariff disputes and non‑tariff barriers. Asked by a senator from Idaho about a longstanding potato access issue, Glass said he had experience working on non‑tariff agricultural barriers in prior postings and would work with the Department of Agriculture and congressional offices to resolve specific market access problems.

Glass highlighted economic ties between the two countries, noting that Japan is a major investor in the United States and a leading export market for several U.S. states. He said he would hold Japan to promises made on energy purchases, defense spending and supply‑chain diversification if confirmed.

The nominee pointed to personal ties — including a son and granddaughter who live in Japan — and prior diplomatic experience as reasons he would push for deeper, pragmatic cooperation between the United States and Japan.

The committee did not vote at the hearing. Senators said the record would remain open for additional questions and supporting material.","George Glass, President Trump's nominee to be U.S. ambassador to Japan, told the Senate panel he will press Tokyo to increase defense spending, reduce the U.S. trade deficit and strengthen supply‑chain cooperation, and said he will hold Japan to commitments made to the United States if confirmed.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":72,"_74":72},6110111,"Senate Foreign Relations Committee Hears Pete Hoekstra on U.S. Ambassadorship to Canada",1145,1165000,2310000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2758899-c50dcec94eba53e9efcb3b3a1032de07&start=1165&end=2310","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2758899-c50dcec94eba53e9efcb3b3a1032de07/thumbnail_1165000.jpg","/articles/6110111/Senate-Foreign-Relations-Committee-Hears-Pete-Hoekstra-on-US-Ambassadorship-to-Canada","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6110111-ec6c5d329b40409068392ee9a854f740/orig.mp4?Expires=1771035283&Signature=V5QflVF6udyYfKF-qosWrm7PaEwmtKh2WY-XxSuW0NABsdFLqB5SgvalehxD0CamjqZ8wOGQHeLz8Wdr-R5c6OXG3Wx-TYI4ytLAUy9SsrgxBuNo5c~~-G-v4Gd~DqeFciT~csoejJN9~~Ex4iBGxnSy6ckgap2Ta0DuLa3jymZVhXlERPj5lDs9fHsi0IA5y6E4Lbs9txO4JonEXRN395sk~SgHPZo4fnvcbUCyKI18uYO0IKkwatYH7zxD6-NQ4ma2kMjl-49PhxNFk5YidJ8ET-1OY0LFXE4nXuZac1fOUEr~8YphHjXqX5bjqJNuSdjGPQCxLAnD2iDwhMeH5A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","WASHINGTON — The Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Oct. 12 heard testimony from Pete Hoekstra, President Trump’s nominee to be U.S. ambassador to Canada, as senators pressed nominees about defense spending, trade barriers and fentanyl trafficking.

Hoekstra told the committee he would “work tirelessly to build on that record of cooperation” with Canada and emphasized bipartisan outreach to recent predecessors in the post. “With your concurrence and approval, I look forward to beginning my work in Canada and once again serving the people of The United States Of America,” he said in his opening remarks.

The hearing came amid repeated questioning about the tone of U.S. rhetoric toward allies and specific bilateral irritants. Ranking Member Senator Shaheen warned that recent administration comments have harmed public opinion in Canada and asked how Hoekstra would turn around the relationship; Hoekstra said he planned to focus on day-to-day cooperation on trade, intelligence and Great Lakes issues and to apply “experience to the priorities that the president has outlined.”

On security, Hoekstra said he would press Canada to meet defense commitments and to modernize continental defenses. He cited longstanding cooperative work on NATO and intelligence sharing, and pledged to sustain alliances that underpin U.S. national security. “We have cooperated with Canada on so many things,” he said, citing trade, the Great Lakes and Five Eyes intelligence partnerships.

Senators also raised economic concerns. Committee members cited cases of U.S. exporters and small businesses reporting canceled Canadian orders amid recent tariff disputes. Hoekstra said he planned to work with members of Congress and Canadian counterparts to resolve non‑tariff barriers, framing the effort as practical problem‑solving rather than grand gestures.

On law‑enforcement cooperation and narcotics, Hoekstra responded to questions about fentanyl by noting that interdiction and intelligence sharing are priorities. He said Canada accounts for a very small share of fentanyl seizures relative to other sources and that better cooperation across law enforcement and intelligence channels would help stem illicit flows.

The hearing included exchanges about specific regional infrastructure and treaty issues referenced by senators; Hoekstra said he had been involved in related cross‑border matters in other roles and would address them in private and in follow‑up discussions with senators.

No committee vote occurred at the hearing; senators said the record would remain open for additional questions for the nominees.

About the hearing: Chair Senator Risch presided and opened the session by noting the national importance of the nominations. Ranking Member Senator Shaheen led questioning on the Canada relationship, while other senators pressed nominees on trade, defense and narcotics issues. The committee said the written record would remain open through the close of business the next day.","Pete Hoekstra, President Trump's nominee to be U.S. ambassador to Canada, told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee he would work to repair ties with Ottawa, press allies on defense spending and advance trade priorities if confirmed.","actionData","errors"]

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Ron Johnson Tells Senate He Will Prioritize Fentanyl, Border and Trade Issues as Ambassador to Mexico

George Glass Pledges to Press Japan on Defense, Trade if Confirmed as Ambassador

Senate Foreign Relations Committee Hears Pete Hoekstra on U.S. Ambassadorship to Canada