Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney embarks on his first official visit to Asia on Friday in an attempt to deepen trade and security ties at a time when the North American country is struggling to lessen its overwhelming dependence on the U.

Prime minister cites Trump tariffs for need to broaden Canada's international trade relationships: "We can't rely on one foreign partner."

Many of our former strengths — based on close ties to America — have become our vulnerabilities," said Canada's leader.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday said his country is prepared to pick up trade negotiations with the United States when Washington is ready, adding that Canada cannot control trade policy with its neighbor to the south.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is challenging U.S. President Donald Trump to make a friendly wager on the outcome of the World Series between the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has set a goal for Canada to double its non-U.S. exports over the next decade, amid the economic challenges posed by U.S. tariffs. Carney Pushes Trade Diversification Plan While addressing Canadians on Wednesday,