A new Pew Research Center poll reveals that the percentage of Canadians viewing the United States as a top threat has tripled to 59% since 2019, driven by U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war and annexation rhetoric. While 55% still see the U.S. as an ally, Canada and Mexico are among eight countries where the U.S. is seen as the most common threat. Canadians primarily view the U.S. as an economic threat, but also a national security threat.
Growing number of Canadians view the U.S. as a top threat, poll shows
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️A new Pew Research Center poll reveals that the percentage of Canadians viewing the United States as a top threat has tripled to 59% since 2019, driven by U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war and annexation rhetoric. While 55% still see the U.S. as an ally, Canada and Mexico are among eight countries where the U.S. is seen as the most common threat. Canadians primarily view the U.S. as an economic threat, but also a national security threat.
Trending- 1 2019: 20% of Canadians viewed U.S. as a threat.
- 2 March (current year): Trump hit Canada and Mexico with fentanyl trafficking duties (later walked back for CUSMA compliant goods).
- 3 Jan. 8 - April 26 (current year): Pew Research Center conducted the survey.
- 4 July 8, 2025: Article published, revealing poll results.
- Increased perception of the U.S. as an economic and national security threat among Canadians
- Canada stands out for significant change in views of the U.S.
What: A new poll shows a significant increase in Canadians viewing the U.S. as a top threat.
When: Poll conducted from Jan. 8 to April 26 (current year, implied 2025); comparison to 2019 poll; article published July 8, 2025.
Where: Canada (Canadians polled), United States (subject of threat), Mexico, France, Europe, Asia-Pacific region, Israel, Japan, South Korea (other countries polled); Pew Research Center is Washington-based.
Why: U.S. President Donald Trump's global trade war, talk of annexation, tariffs on Canada and Mexico (steel, aluminum, automobiles, fentanyl trafficking duties), and his past rhetoric towards former PM Justin Trudeau.
How: Pew Research Center conducted a survey of 28,333 adults across 24 countries (excluding U.S.) and 3,605 Americans by phone, online, and in person.