Canada is officially becoming a partisan issue in the U.S.
A recent Pew Research Center survey indicates that views of Canada among Americans are increasingly split along partisan lines. While Canada remains generally well-regarded, the gap in favorability between Democrats and Republicans has widened significantly since 2018.
Why it matters
The politicization of foreign relations in the U.S. can impact diplomatic stability and trade negotiations with key allies like Canada.
Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Don't look now, but Canada is officially becoming a partisan issue in the U.S. American Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents rated Canada 19 points higher than their Republican counterparts
Join the conversation A map labeling Lake Ontario as "Lake America" is displayed as U.S. President Donald Trump takes a question from a reporter after signing an executive order during an event in the Oval Office of the White House on August 27, 2026 in Washington, DC. Photo by Andrew Harnik / Getty Images Article content WASHINGTON, D.C. — “Canada treats us very badly.”
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