Shifting European views about U.S. protection of personal freedoms

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September 28, 2018

1. America’s international image continues to suffer

Shifting European views about U.S. protection of personal freedoms

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1. America’s international image continues to suffer
Little overall change to U.S. image in Trump’s second year, but in most countries a dip from Obama era
Views of the U.S. generally positive, but sour among closest European and North American allies
In many countries, the young are more positive than older generations on U.S.
Few see U.S. as increasing involvement in global issues
Belief that U.S. considers other countries’ interests in foreign policy returns to 2007 level
Many view relations with the U.S. as unchanged since 2017
Changing views on the U.S. government’s respect for the freedoms of its people
In some countries, more men than women see the U.S. positively
Those on political right tend to be more favorable toward the U.S.
U.S. civil liberties record criticized in Canada, Western Europe and Mexico, but generally positively elsewhere
Those who lack trust in Trump see the U.S. contributing less to global solutions
Globally, few believe the U.S. takes their country’s interest into account

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