Negative views of US prevail across Europe, Asia
Negative views of the United States prevail in many countries in Europe and Asia, including some of Washington’s longtime allies, while Israel remains a notable exception, according to a Pew Research Center survey. Across the 42,151 adults surveyed in 36 countries, a median of 37 percent had favorable views of the U.S., compared with 57 percent who viewed it unfavorably. Only seven countries had…
Negative perceptions of the United States are widespread across Europe and Asia, including among some of Washington's long-standing allies, according to a Pew Research Center survey. When assessing 42,151 adults from 36 countries, the median opinion of the U.S. was unfavorable, with 37 percent holding a favorable view versus 57 percent viewing it negatively.
The study, conducted between February 8 and May 13, revealed that only seven countries registered a majority of positive views toward the U.S. during the survey period. Particularly unfavorable views were found in Europe, where nations like France, Germany, and the United Kingdom reported their lowest recorded positive ratings of the U.S. since Pew surveys began tracking these attitudes in 2002.
The survey also uncovered that attitudes towards both the United States and President Donald Trump were more negative in Europe compared to other regions. In Asia, particularly in South Korea, favorable views of the U.S. plummeted from 61 percent in 2025 to 45 percent this year, with 55 percent now holding negative views, marking the first time in over two decades that a majority held an unfavorable opinion.
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