US EditionFewer Americans now see Canada as a close US ally as Trump strains a longtime partnership
- Americans are now less likely to view Canada as a close ally, with about half of Democrats seeing the U.S.-Canada relationship this way, down from 70%, according to a poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
- For Republicans, the perception has dropped from 55% to 44%, indicating a broader decline in the view of Canada as an ally, the poll reported.
- President Donald Trump has imposed tariffs and made statements suggesting Canada should become a U.S. state, contributing to tensions in U.S.-Canada relations, impacting how Americans view their northern neighbor.
- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that the U.S. is 'no longer a reliable partner' and emphasized the need for Canada to 'look out for ourselves' in light of these developments.
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