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Most Canadians View U.S. as Their Greatest Threat in New Poll

The survey reveals that 59 percent of Canadians see the United States as their top threat despite 55 percent still regarding it as their principal ally.

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Overview

  • Canadians’ perception of the United States as their greatest threat has tripled since 2019, rising from 20 percent to 59 percent in the latest Pew survey.
  • President Trump’s tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum and autos along with his annexation proposals are cited as key drivers of the shift.
  • Worldwide, 12 of 24 surveyed non-U.S. countries name the United States as their most important ally, led by Israel at 95 percent, South Korea at 89 percent and Japan at 78 percent.
  • In Mexico, 68 percent of respondents view the United States as their primary threat while only 37 percent consider it their main ally.
  • The Pew Research Center poll sampled 28,333 adults across 24 non-U.S. countries and 3,605 Americans between January 8 and April 26, 2025.