Large gap in views of U.S.-German relations

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February 26, 2018

Americans Say U.S.-German Relations Are in Good Shape, but Germans Disagree

Large gap in views of U.S.-German relations

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Large gap in views of U.S.-German relations

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Americans Say U.S.-German Relations Are in Good Shape, but Germans Disagree
Differing perspective on most important aspect of U.S.-German relationship
Partisan differences on most important factor in U.S.-German relations
Democrats more positive on Germany, Merkel; less positive on U.S.-German relations
Republicans and Democrats differ slightly on top foreign policy partners for the U.S.
In Germany, ratings for the U.S. drop
Democrats now have more confidence than Republicans in Merkel
Germans are more likely than Americans to see the other as an important partner in foreign affairs
Americans and Germans want greater cooperation with most world powers
Americans say other powers are doing too little to help solve global problems; Germans split between Americans doing too little and too much
Americans say European allies should spend more on defense; Germans say their country spends enough

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