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US favorability for Canada, UK declined.
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Republican views saw largest drop.
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Diplomatic tensions cited as cause.
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Americans' favorable ratings of Canada and Great Britain reached their lowest levels since the 1980s in new Gallup polling conducted over the 12 months through February 2026. This decline follows diplomatic tensions and policy differences during the Trump administration.
Specifically, positive ratings for Great Britain dropped by eight percentage points, while Canada's fell by nine percentage points. The most significant declines were observed among Republicans, with Canada's favorability plummeting from 85% to 62% and Great Britain's to 64%. Independents' favorable views also decreased, with Britain falling to 72% from 77% and Canada to 80% from 89% in the prior year.
Despite these declines, overall American sentiment towards both nations remains largely positive. Democrats continue to view Canada favorably at 95% and Great Britain at 89%. Factors contributing to the strained relations include disagreements over global conflicts, trade disputes, and perceived challenges to security alliances.
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