US EditionMost 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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Canada to U.S.: ‘It’s Not Us, It’s You’
Politico: “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.” “Their message to America: It’s not us, it’s you.” “In survey question after survey question, Canadians say the U.S. no longer reflects their values, is more likely to provoke conflict than to prevent it and, as a result, is pushing…
Most Canadians Don't Consider US To Be Reliable Ally
Politico reports: 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. Their message to America: It’s not us, it’s you. Canadians don’t see Trump’s America as merely an annoyance, the survey …
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