When markets get shaky, people start looking for answers, and when it comes to advice, Shark Tank star Kevin O'Leary always has a plan. On a recent appearance on Fox News, O'Leary didn't hold back. He mapped out a simple, three-step plan he believes could calm the storm.
It starts with India, winds through China, and ends with a message to the Federal Reserve. O'Leary’s take?
"Those deals have to come first, Stuart, the market wants that, it would love to see that."
Here's how the Shark Tank investor suggests fixing the chaos — and why he thinks swift action matters.
Step one: secure a deal with India, says Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary
O'Leary didn’t hesitate when asked where to start.
"Yes, India, EU, England outside of the EU, Switzerland, you just saw the roach deal you just announced, very important Canada, Mexico, that’s about 72% of all of it."
But India, he pointed out, is crucial.
Landing a trade deal with India would be a game-changer.
"It’s time to bring one of these home and it will be a huge one in Pharma generics like crazy out of India," he said.
O'Leary stressed that India has "massive tariffs against the US," and rebalancing the trade relationship could set the stage for future deals with Europe and others.
For Shark Tank's O'Leary, India isn't just another player—it's the model. And fixing the pharma and generics pipeline could show the world that the U.S. is serious about rebuilding its trade strength.
Step two: get dialogue going with China, Shark Tank investor warns
After India, O'Leary’s next priority is China.
"Hanging above all of this is the China question," he noted.
It's not about solving everything overnight. It's about starting.
According to the Shark Tank star, even the smallest sign of progress could send a positive signal. Early dialogue would be "better than silence," he implied. Markets thrive on momentum and optimism—and both have been hard to find lately.

O'Leary's point was clear: inaction is dangerous. If there’s no movement toward trade deals soon,
"Yes it will," he said when asked if markets would continue to slide.
While China negotiations are famously tricky, O'Leary thinks making even small steps could go a long way toward restoring confidence.
Step three: stop bullying the Fed, says Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary
Finally, O'Leary says it's time to back off the Federal Reserve. The Shark Tank investor put it plainly:
"Powell’s not going anywhere—and the market wants him to stay independent."
Constant political pressure on Fed Chair Jerome Powell only adds to market fears, O'Leary argued. Independence at the Fed reassures investors that decisions are being made for the economy’s sake—not political reasons.
For the Shark Tank star, the Federal Reserve’s credibility is essential. Rather than attacking the Fed, O'Leary’s advice is simple: let them do their job. Stability starts with trust, and trust starts with independence.
Without quick action, markets will stay rocky, warns Shark Tank's O'Leary
O'Leary was blunt about what’s at stake. When asked if the market would continue to "head south" without new trade deals, he didn't sugarcoat it.
"Yes it will," he said.
The Shark Tank star sees a clear path:
"I really think there has to be parallel paths right now for market to calm down."
That means moving fast on India, beginning talks with China, and letting the Fed work independently.
For Shark Tank's O'Leary, it's not about waiting for a perfect moment—it's about acting now. As he laid out, "Maybe we’ll make it three." In other words, three big moves could go a long way toward restoring stability.
Shark Tank's O'Leary urges urgency before things get worse
If there’s one message O'Leary hammered home, it’s this: don't wait. He made it clear that the market is running out of patience.
Without action, O'Leary warned, the market will continue to slip. But with quick steps—starting with India, opening dialogue with China, and respecting the Fed's independence—there’s a real chance to turn things around.
The Shark Tank investor’s plan is simple. And as he showed during his Fox News appearance, sometimes the simplest plans are the ones that work.