North America’s New Unity: Competition with China as a Catalyst

Kevin O’Leary believes that the growing rivalry with China in areas like artificial intelligence, energy and critical minerals will bring together the United States, Canada and Mexico more closely than politics ever could. He said that when the three countries see how much they stand to gain by working together, economic considerations will outweigh any political disagreements. O’Leary pointed out that each country brings something unique: Canada supplies energy resources and important minerals; the United States offers large-scale innovation and technology; Mexico provides a vital manufacturing base for the region. According to him, cooperation is not just good policy – it becomes an economic necessity for the future. He highlighted that as AI and energy markets grow, North America will need to coordinate more closely to remain competitive. The idea is that fear of China, not internal politics, will pull the region together.

Other voices echo this theme. A commentator praised Chinese AI models, calling them “excellent, ” and suggested that open‑source technology could broaden AI use while boosting demand for chips from companies like Nvidia. He denied any security risk, arguing that models can be customized and isolated to avoid problems. Another advocate urged U. S. companies to improve their own technology instead of waiting for government bans on Chinese models, arguing that competition will force better products. Data shows Chinese AI models have recently outperformed U. S. rivals on a popular platform, capturing 58% of usage among American firms, which indicates China’s rising presence in the AI market. These views suggest that the future of North American cooperation will hinge on how each country handles competition from China, especially in high‑tech and energy sectors.

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