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Most Canadians View US as Their Greatest Threat in New Poll

CANADA, JUL 9 – A Pew Research Center poll finds 59% of Canadians see the U.S. as their greatest threat while 55% still consider it their most important ally amid trade tensions.

  • On July 8, 2025, the Pew Research Center released a survey showing that 59% of Canadians see the United States as their greatest threat despite 55% naming it their main ally.
  • The survey of 28,333 adults in 25 countries conducted from January to April 2025 reflects heightened tensions linked to ongoing U.S. trade conflicts and political disputes with Canada and Mexico.
  • The poll also finds 68% of Mexicans view the U.S. as their greatest threat, while globally the U.S. is mostly regarded as an economic threat and Russia as a security threat.
  • Findings reveal that 12 of 24 non-U.S. countries consider the United States their most important ally, but Canada is notably divided with its threat perception nearly tripling since 2019.
  • These results suggest strained North American relations amid trade disputes and political discord, indicating economic and security concerns shape perceptions of the U.S. in neighboring countries.
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