Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney used a speech at the Economic Club of New York to argue that the United States and Canada should continue working closely together despite uncertainty over the future of free trade in North America.

He said that businesses in both countries still depend on one another and that there is room to build a new partnership that supports investment and cross-border commerce.The message comes at a moment when trade relations remain under pressure and investors are watching closely for signs of stability.Carney has been traveling internationally to attract investment into Canada and to strengthen the country’s economic position.His remarks to Wall Street were meant to reassure business leaders that Canada remains open for investment and that economic ties with the U.S.are still essential.The article frames his speech as part of a broader effort to balance political tensions with practical economic realities.It also reflects the ongoing importance of North American trade links for both countries’ companies, workers, and financial markets.