Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said that decades of close economic ties with the United States have become a “weakness” for Canada that must be corrected.

In a video message, he warned that U.S. trade policy has shifted sharply, with higher tariffs and growing instability in global relations.

Carney argued that Canada can no longer rely heavily on a single partner and must diversify its economic relationships.

His remarks come amid tensions with the United States under President Donald Trump and ongoing trade disputes affecting North America, Al-Jazeera has reported.

He also signaled plans to strengthen ties with other countries to reduce Canada’s dependence on the U.S.