Most Canadians say US not a reliable ally: Polling
A Politico poll reveals 58% of Canadians view the US as unreliable and 48% see it as a bigger peace threat than Russia, reflecting deep concerns over Trump's impact.
- On Thursday, the POLITICO poll found a sharp deterioration in US‑Canada ties, with 58% of Canadians doubting the United States as a reliable ally and 42% rejecting any alliance.
- Rhetoric and threats from Trump, including comments about Canada, have led to nearly seven in ten Canadians viewing the US as an unreliable ally and a major peace threat since returning in 2025.
- Survey findings also reveal data from the US Travel Association showing a 23% drop last year, with roughly 4 million fewer Canadians traveling to the US and a $4 billion economic hit.
- Looking ahead, a 49% plurality said the US-Canada relationship will improve after Trump leaves, though 28% believe ties will never recover.
- Nearly half of Canadians now say the US is a bigger peace threat than Russia, with 57% preferring dependence on China over the US under Trump.
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New report says Canadians now see US as top peace threat
After just one year of President Donald Trump’s second term, Canada’s view of the United States has flipped — from trusted neighbor to the world’s greatest threat to peace.“New results from The POLITICO Poll suggest a lasting chill has settled over the world’s former bosom buddies. Americans are rosy as ever about their northern neighbors, but Canadians don’t share the love,” according to Politico, in a report titled, “Look how much Canadians ha…
‘It’s Not Us, It’s You’: New Report Says Canadians Now See Trump's US as Top Peace Threat
After just one year of President Donald Trump’s second term, Canada’s view of the United States has flipped — from trusted neighbor to the world’s greatest threat to peace. “New results from The POLITICO Poll suggest a lasting chill has settled over the world’s former bosom buddies. Americans are rosy as ever about their northern neighbors, but Canadians don’t share the love,” according to Politico, in a report titled, “Look how much Canadians h…
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