4. Views of China as a competitor and threat to the U.S.
A majority of Americans say China is a competitor of the U.S., not an enemy or partner. But more say China poses a top threat than say the same of any other country.
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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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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 trade between the U.S. and China, Canada and Mexico
Americans are most skeptical about U.S. trade with China: 10% say it benefits the U.S. more than China, while 46% take the opposite view.
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Negative Views of China Have Softened Slightly Among Americans
Americans see China unfavorably, but the share with this view has dropped for the first time in five years.
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2. Views of China’s role in the world
Most Americans say China’s global influence is growing stronger. Still, they tend to see the U.S. as the world’s top economic and military power.
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1. U.S. views of China and Xi
Americans hold largely negative opinions of China and Xi Jinping, but ratings of both have improved slightly since 2024.
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What countries do Americans think are gaining and losing influence in today’s world?
On balance, Americans believe the global influence of China and Israel are getting stronger while U.S. influence is weakening.
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German Views of the U.S.-Germany Relationship Turn Sharply Negative
Nearly three-quarters of German adults say relations with the United States are bad, while only 24% of U.S adults say the same of relations with Germany.
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2. Who do people think is their country’s greatest threat?
China, Russia and the U.S. are widely viewed as top threats around the world. The U.S. is mostly seen as an economic threat, while Russia is primarily considered a security threat.
