加拿大驻美国大使基尔斯滕·希尔曼(Kirsten Hillman)于2026年初在重要贸易谈判前辞职。 Canada’s ambassador to the U.S., Kirsten Hillman, resigned in early 2026 ahead of key trade talks.

加拿大驻美国大使基尔斯滕·希尔曼(Kirsten Hillman)于2026年初宣布辞职, Canada’s ambassador to the U.S., Kirsten Hillman, announced her resignation in early 2026, ahead of the upcoming USMCA trade review. 希尔曼是自2017年以来担任这一角色的第一位女性,在贸易谈判和确保两名加拿大人从中国获释方面发挥了作用。 Hillman, the first woman in the role since 2017, was instrumental in trade negotiations and in securing the release of two Canadians from China. 她的离开是因为两国关系紧张,包括加拿大的一个省级广告批评美国关税后暂停会谈。 Her departure follows tensions between the countries, including a pause in talks after a Canadian provincial ad criticized U.S. tariffs. 尽管面临各种压力,贸易联系仍然很强,超过75%的加拿大出口品出口到美国总理马克·卡尼(Mark Carney)赞扬她的服务,金融家马克·怀斯曼(Mark Wiseman)据报是潜在的继任者。 Despite strains, trade links remain strong, with over 75% of Canadian exports going to the U.S. Prime Minister Mark Carney praised her service, and financier Mark Wiseman is reported as a potential successor.