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 unfavourable view of Americans, despite Americans having a predominantly positive view of Canadians. The Angus Reid Institute's data indicates that 79% of Americans view Canadians favourably, while only 45% of Canadians see Americans positively. Political friction and boycotts have driven Canadian views of President Trump and his administration sharply negative, with 79% of Canadians holding an unfavourable view of Trump.
While 78% of Americans claim the U.S. should approach Canada as a partner or friend, 65% of Canadians prefer a cautious or potentially hostile stance. Tensions have escalated recently, with U.S. President Donald Trump referring to Canada and its leadership as "nasty" during a speech in Las Vegas. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney also criticized Trump during a news conference when his teleprompter malfunctioned, dismissing it as not a conspiracy.
Trump's threats to impose additional tariffs on Canadian imports and the impact of wildfire smoke have further strained relations. As a result, travel from Canadians to the U.S. has declined, with return trips from the U.S. to Canada increasing by 10.2% in July 2026 compared to the same month in 2025.
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