A US (R) and a Canadian flag is displayed contained in the Haskell Free Library and Opera House, which is constructed straight on the worldwide border between the United States and Canada, in Derby Line, Vermont, USA, 01 April 2025. (EPA File Photo)
A brand new survey on Friday confirmed a dramatic shift in public sentiment, as almost 100 days into the US’ Trump administration, Canadians view their nation’s relationship with the US as poorly as its ties with Russia.
According to a report by the Canadian Press, solely 16% of Canadians surveyed mentioned Ottawa has an excellent relationship with Washington-nearly the identical because the 15% who rated ties with Moscow positively.
The Leger survey, finished for the Association for Canadian Studies, confirmed that in distinction, 36% mentioned Canada has good relations with China, whereas over 75% gave constructive rankings to ties with Mexico, the European Union, and the UK.
Jack Jedwab, head of the Association for Canadian Studies, mentioned the outcomes mirror Canadians’ excessive expectations for his or her closest ally.
“To see it hit that level where we evaluate our relations with the United States as badly as we do our relationship with Russia … is really mind-boggling,” he mentioned.
He attributed the shift largely to US President Donald Trump’s rhetoric saying he needs to make Canada a part of the US and his aggressive stance on cross-border commerce.
The survey additionally confirmed rising openness to stronger ties with Mexico and even China, regardless of political tensions. Jedwab famous Canadians may even see potential to enhance strained relations with China resulting from low previous expectations.
Source: www.anews.com.tr