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A 36-country survey finds declining ratings for the U.S. amid rising concerns about its foreign policy and the health of its democracy.
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Partisans hold different views on whether the U.S. contributes to peace, considers other countries’ interests and garners respect around the world.
Here’s a look back at 2025 through 12 of our most striking research findings.
About a third of Canadians (34%) have a favorable opinion of the United States today. This is down 20 percentage points since last year.
Americans have more favorable views of the other G7 countries than people in these countries do of the U.S.
More than half of adults in 19 of 24 countries surveyed lack confidence in Trump’s leadership on the world stage.
While 84% of Americans and 74% of Germans perceived U.S.-German relations as good, their views differed on some international issues.
A third of adults under age 35 say it is extremely or very important that the U.S. play an active role in world affairs.
A median of 40% of adults across 34 other countries surveyed in 2024 say U.S. democracy used to be a good example for other countries to follow.
A median of 54% of adults in these nations have a favorable view of the U.S., while a median of 35% see China favorably.
Across 34 nations polled, a 43% median have confidence in Biden’s handling of world affairs, while a 28% median have confidence in Trump.
