EP293 Almost a 51st State? Canada & A Schengen Style Zone, With Andy Semotiuk
In Episode 293, I interview immigration lawyer and Forbes Contributor, Andy Semotiuk of the Pace Law Firm, about the potential for a Schengen-style zone between the United States and Canada. Andy explains in his recent Forbes article that a Schengen-style zone would allow for the free movement of people and goods between the two countries, similar to how it works in Europe where neighboring countries ended border controls to encourage free movement and trade.
The key benefits Andy outlines include enhanced border security, increased labor mobility, economic growth through talent exchange, simplified immigration processing, and improved refugee and asylum coordination. He argues this could help address tensions around trade tariffs and border issues between the U.S. and Canada.
Overall, the discussion highlights the complex political and economic considerations around closer integration between the U.S. and Canada, and the potential benefits and challenges of adopting a Schengen-style approach in North America.
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