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Summary

A new Leger poll reveals that 27% of Canadians now consider the U.S. an "enemy" country, while 30% still see it as an ally.

The survey follows escalating tensions, including President Trump’s tariff threats and his suggestion that Canada should become a U.S. state.

Trump remains widely unpopular in Canada, with 74% viewing him unfavorably. Political affiliation influences perceptions, with Conservatives more likely to see the U.S. as an ally.

Liberals, NDP, and Bloc Québécois supporters view the U.S. more negatively.

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[–] himmyguap@lemmy.world 53 points 1 day ago (4 children)

US citizen here and I'm surprised that 27% isn't much higher.

[–] eronth@lemmy.world 6 points 1 day ago

I'm guessing it's a split between considering the govt an enemy but not the people, along with people who think it's nearing-but-not-quite an enemy.

[–] Azal@pawb.social 14 points 1 day ago

US citizen here... can I bump up that number for them please? I'll work and pay taxes without complaining about them.

[–] SpaceCowboy@lemmy.ca 10 points 1 day ago

It's a problem with polls, they don't give enough options and many times and the few options they give mean different to different people. If the US were an enemy I'd be too busy trying to figure out how to blow shit up in the US to have this conversation. That's what I consider the word enemy to mean. We're not there yet.

I'd classify the US as an adversary though. A country I'm opposing by non-violent means.