Canada has never hated the U.S. more
President Trump says that the U.S. is finally being "respected again" on the world stage. Other countries apparently do not agree.
The global image of the U.S. has fallen since Trump's election, according to data published by the Pew Research Center on Monday. Key allies say they have less faith in America's leadership, and many nations have little confidence in Trump himself.
Many nations still hold an overall favorable view of the U.S., but believe it's doing less to help solve major global challenges compared to previous eras. Among 10 European Union member states, just 43 percent have a favorable view of the U.S., a drastic low compared to favorability under former President Barack Obama. Those surveyed in 25 different countries have little trust in Trump — respondents have more confidence in Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Subscribe to The Week
Escape your echo chamber. Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.
Sign up for The Week's Free Newsletters
From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.
From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.
The U.S. is least popular in Russia, where just 26 percent hold a favorable view, compared to 41 percent in 2017. Trump himself has lost points in Russia, too: Last year, 53 percent of Russians had a positive view of Trump, but this year only 19 percent do. Numbers also plummeted in Germany, Mexico, and Canada. Our northern neighbor has never been less pleased — a record low 39 percent of Canadians are happy with the U.S., and only 25 percent have confidence in Trump.
Favorability has increased in Israel, where 79 percent of the public says Israeli relations with the U.S. have improved. Eighty percent of South Koreans have a positive view of the U.S., and confidence in Trump has increased from 17 percent to 44 percent over the last year. There was also a positive shift in Kenya and Nigeria. One of the biggest changes across the globe: Most nations polled believe the U.S. increasingly doesn't consider the rest of the world when making foreign policy decisions.
Pew conducted research between May and August, interviewing more than 26,000 people around the world. See more results at Pew Research Center.
Create an account with the same email registered to your subscription to unlock access.
Sign up for Today's Best Articles in your inbox
A free daily email with the biggest news stories of the day – and the best features from TheWeek.com
Summer Meza has worked at The Week since 2018, serving as a staff writer, a news writer and currently the deputy editor. As a proud news generalist, she edits everything from political punditry and science news to personal finance advice and film reviews. Summer has previously written for Newsweek and the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, covering national politics, transportation and the cannabis industry.
-
The next place you'll find Starlink tech isn't a war zone — it's your airplane seat
Under the Radar Several major airlines are offering free in-flight Wi-Fi through the technology
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
-
The fishy diplomacy causing tensions between Bangladesh and India
Under The Radar Exports of a 'sacred' fish were recently suspended during difficult relations for the two nations
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
-
Today's political cartoons - October 6, 2024
Cartoons Sunday's cartoons - Sunday scaries, in-fighting, and more
By The Week US Published
-
Nobody seems surprised Wagner's Prigozhin died under suspicious circumstances
Speed Read
By Peter Weber Published
-
Western mountain climbers allegedly left Pakistani porter to die on K2
Speed Read
By Justin Klawans Published
-
'Circular saw blades' divide controversial Rio Grande buoys installed by Texas governor
Speed Read
By Peter Weber Published
-
Los Angeles city workers stage 1-day walkout over labor conditions
Speed Read
By Justin Klawans Published
-
Mega Millions jackpot climbs to an estimated $1.55 billion
Speed Read
By Catherine Garcia Published
-
Bangladesh dealing with worst dengue fever outbreak on record
Speed Read
By Catherine Garcia Published
-
Glacial outburst flooding in Juneau destroys homes
Speed Read
By Catherine Garcia Published
-
Scotland seeking 'monster hunters' to search for fabled Loch Ness creature
Speed Read
By Justin Klawans Published