Using the DHS's estimate of $21.6 billion to build the wall.
If Russia, Canada, England(British Pound) and Mexico decided to give the U.S $3 billion of their respective currency, how much would the U.S still have to pay for the boarder.
Current Exchange Rates
Russia- 66.74
Mexico- 19.43
Canada- 1.33
England(British Pound)- 0.767
Russian 3 billion will be equal $44950554.4 in US
Mexico 3 billion will be equal to $ 154400412 in US
Canada 3 billion will be equal to $ 2255639100 in US
England 3 billion will be equal to $ 3911342890 in US
So US now need to pay $15233667043.6
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