What Americans think about the global AI race
Most Americans see China as more advanced than the U.S. in AI development, while 43% say U.S. leadership in AI is extremely or very important.
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3. Views of trade between China and the U.S.
Americans tend to say U.S.-China trade benefits China more, though they’re skeptical that increased tariffs on China will be good for themselves or the U.S.
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How Brazilians view their country ahead of 2026 elections
Ahead of Brazil’s Oct. 4 elections, here are four facts about how they view their country and Brazil’s main trading partners.
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Republicans’ Views of Some Countries and International Organizations Differ Widely by Age
Younger Republicans’ views of some countries and international organizations are sometimes closer to Democrats’ views than they are to those of older Republicans.
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Which countries do Americans consider global ‘superpowers,’ and how many are there?
Americans most often name the U.S., China and Russia when listing global superpowers, but there’s no consensus on how many superpowers there are.
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How Americans view Trump’s handling of trade and tariffs
Nearly six-in-ten U.S. adults are not confident that Trump can make good decisions about trade policy. Views of trade between the U.S. and China, Canada and Mexico have shifted since 2025.
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India and Pakistan: Rivals With Divergent Views of the Global Order
Indians and Pakistanis tend to name the other country as their top threat, and each side doubts the other’s commitment to good relations.
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4. Trust in the EU, U.S. and China to regulate use of AI
More people across 25 countries trust the EU to regulate AI effectively than trust the U.S. or China.
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4. Where China is seen as an ally or threat
China is named as a top ally in sub-Saharan African and Latin American countries surveyed, but considered a top threat in the Asia-Pacific region.