48% of Canadians hold ‘unfavourable’ views of Americans, poll says
While most Americans say the U.S. should approach Canada as a valued partner or on friendly terms, 65 per cent of Canadians view the U.S. cautiously, or as a potential threat.
A recent poll reveals that 48% of Canadians hold an unfavorable view of Americans, despite Americans having a predominantly positive perception of Canadians. The Angus Reid Institute found that 79% of Americans view Canadians favorably, while 48% of Canadians have an unfavorable view of Americans, outweighing the 45% who view Americans positively.
Political friction stemming from President Donald Trump's administration has negatively impacted Canadian views of Americans. Additionally, 79% of Canadians hold a negative opinion of Trump, 65% of Canadians view Canada's approach to the U.S. as cautious or potentially threatening, and 6% even consider the U.S. to be an enemy. Tensions have risen recently, with Trump's comments about Canada being "nasty" and the imposition of additional tariffs on Canadian imports.
Canadian travel to the U.S. has significantly decreased since Trump's inauguration, with only 2.3 million return trips from the U.S. to Canada in July 2026, up 10.2% from the previous year.
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