Summary
A recent Gallup poll found that favorable views of Canada among Americans have dropped to a record low. While 80% of U.S. adults still view Canada positively, this is a decrease from previous years, largely due to a significant decline among Republican respondents.
Key Facts
- 80% of Americans currently have a favorable view of Canada, down nine percentage points from last year.
- Historically, more than 90% of Americans have viewed Canada positively.
- Republican support for Canada dropped 23 points, from 85% to 62%.
- Independent voters also showed a 9-point decrease in positive views of Canada.
- Democratic views on Canada remained stable at around 95% favorable.
- The poll was conducted in February 2023 with over 1,000 U.S. adults and has a margin of error of plus or minus four percentage points.
- The decline in favorable views occurs amid trade disputes and political disagreements between the U.S. and Canada.
- Despite the decline, Canada is still rated highly by Americans, tied with Denmark and following Japan and Italy in favorability.
