Kevin O’Leary Seeks Talks with Trump on Merging Canada and U.S. Economies
Kevin O’Leary aims to negotiate with Donald Trump on a potential economic union between Canada and the U.S., sparking mixed reactions.
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Toronto: So, Kevin O’Leary is at it again. He’s saying he wants to chat with Donald Trump about merging the economies of Canada and the U.S. He claims that Canadians have been buzzing about this idea over the holidays. Sounds like a big deal, right?
He popped up on Fox Business recently, right after Trump joked about Canada becoming the 51st state. O’Leary thinks this could be a great opportunity, especially since he believes many Canadians are on board with the idea. He’s not too keen on Prime Minister Trudeau handling this, though. Instead, he’s ready to head to Mar-a-Lago to make his pitch.
O’Leary pointed out that Canada has tons of resources, especially energy and water. He believes this could kick off an economic union, which is pretty ambitious. He even mentioned sharing resources and maybe even a common currency, like the EU. But, not everyone is on the same page.
A recent poll showed that only a small fraction of Canadians are excited about the idea of becoming the “51st state.” And while Trump did share O’Leary’s thoughts on social media, experts are warning that the whole concept might get twisted in the public eye.
One political science professor said O’Leary isn’t suggesting Canada and the U.S. become one country. Instead, he’s talking about a customs union, which has been discussed before. But the idea of a common currency? That’s a tricky one, especially since it could mean Canada losing control over its interest rates.
Some Canadians are not thrilled with O’Leary representing them in this conversation. Many feel he’s misreading the public sentiment and that his push for this deal is more about personal gain than what’s best for the country. It’s definitely a hot topic, and people are watching closely to see how it unfolds.