Canada PM Carney calls U.S. economic ties a ‘weakness’ that needs correction

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a video address released on Sunday (April 19, 2026) that Canada’s strong economic ties to the United States were once a strength but are now a weakness that must be corrected.

In the 10-minute address, Mr. Carney spoke about his government’s efforts to strengthen the Canadian economy by attracting new investments and signing trade deals with other countries.