Majority of Canadians now see U.S. as an enemy because of Trump: poll
A recent Leger poll indicates that a plurality of Canadians now view the United States as an enemy rather than an ally. The shift in public opinion is largely attributed to the policies and influence of former U.S. President Donald Trump.
Why it matters
This reflects a significant strain in the historically close diplomatic and economic relationship between Canada and the United States.
Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Majority of Canadians now see U.S. as an enemy, and Trump is the reason: poll Canadians may start to realize that a change at the White House, even to a Democratic president, won’t fix the 'basket case' the U.S. has become
Join the conversation Asked if U.S. President Donald Trump leaving office would change their impression of the U.S., 64 per cent of respondents to a Leger poll said yes, 21 per cent said it wouldn’t and 14 per cent were unsure. Photo by MANDEL NGAN / AFP via Getty Images Article content For as long as anyone can remember, Canada and the U.S. have arguably been the world’s closest of allies and friends. The sibling settler-colonial nations sharing the world’s longest undefended border are deeply linked, culturally and economically, with any differences historically resolved respectfully.
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