How Americans and Canadians Are Feeling About the Escalating Trade War
As tensions between the U.S. and Canada mount, here's what polling reveals about how people each country are viewing the situation.
The trade war between the United States and Canada has heightened tensions between the two nations following the collapse of trade negotiations. While most Canadians are backing their government's approach, Americans are far less supportive of the Trump Administration's actions. A recent Ipsos poll found that 70% of Americans believe the U.S. should be open to compromise with Canada, while only 25% think the U.S. should stand firm in its demands.
Similarly, 63% of Canadians feel the country made the right choice in not engaging in trade talks with the U.S., even if it means higher costs and job losses. In contrast, only 25% of Canadians think Canada should take a hard stance and push for its demands to be met. Americans are also more critical of the U.S. government's role in the trade war, with 46% believing the U.S. bears more blame than Canada.
Meanwhile, 12% think Canada is more culpable and 18% believe both parties are equally at fault. The poll also revealed that most Americans oppose further escalating tensions, with 60% against imposing additional tariffs on Canada and 60% disagreeing with Trump's order to rename Lake Ontario. Despite the growing rift, the majority of Americans still view Canada as an ally or friendly, with 64% describing it as such.
However, this sentiment has become increasingly negative among Republicans, with 22% now viewing Canada as unfriendly or an enemy, a record high since 2016.
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