Summary
A new Leger poll reveals that 27% of Canadians now consider the U.S. an “enemy” country, while 30% still see it as an ally.
The survey follows escalating tensions, including President Trump’s tariff threats and his suggestion that Canada should become a U.S. state.
Trump remains widely unpopular in Canada, with 74% viewing him unfavorably. Political affiliation influences perceptions, with Conservatives more likely to see the U.S. as an ally.
Liberals, NDP, and Bloc Québécois supporters view the U.S. more negatively.
‘Disapprove’ covers a very wide variety of opinions, most of them very milquetoast. Any poll on the topic with differentiation between “Somewhat Disapprove” and “Strongly Disapprove” will result in a marked minority in “Strongly Disapprove”.
Americans don’t hate Trump, by and large. Those of us who pay attention to politics hate Trump. And we are a minority.