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France 24
05-08-2025
- Business
- France 24
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The Independent
09-07-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Most Canadians now see US as ‘greatest threat' to their country, survey reveals
Most Canadians now see the United States as the 'greatest threat' to their country, a survey has revealed. The Pew Research Center found 59 percent of Canadians think the U.S. is their country's greatest threat, above Russia, North Korea and Iran. But 55 percent of Canadians view the U.S as their country's 'most important ally.' The data was collected from January 8 to April 26 and the poll surveyed 28,333 people in 25 nations around the world. President Donald Trump imposed 25 percent tariffs on Canada in February and has suggested making Canada the '51st State' since before he took office. A majority of Mexicans, 68 percent, also see the U.S. as their country's greatest threat, while 37 percent see it as their country's most important ally. Trump railed against both Mexico and Canada when he was president-elect, claiming the two countries had allowed thousands of people to enter the U.S. illegally and sparking a tariff war. A significant number of people from Indonesia, 40 percent, South Africa, 35 percent, and Turkey, 30 percent, also see the U.S. as the greatest global threat to their countries. But there are several countries whose people, for the most part, see the U.S. as a crucial ally. An overwhelming majority of Israelis, 95 percent, South Koreans, 89 percent, and Japanese people, 78 percent, see the U.S. as their country's most important ally. In Europe, 51 percent of people from the United Kingdom, 43 percent of Polish people and 42 percent of Italians also see the U.S. as their country's most important ally. Two of America's biggest adversaries, Russia and China, are also seen as a critical threat around the world. Russia is seen as the greatest threat to Poland by 81 percent of its population, to Sweden by 77 percent of its population and to Germany by 59 percent of its population. A total of 52 percent of Australians, 53 percent of Japanese people and 42 percent of Americans see China as the greatest threat to their country.
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Number of Brits who see US as a global threat doubles since Donald Trump came to power
The number of Britons who see the US as a serious threat to global security has skyrocketed since Donald Trump entered the White House in January, new research shows. Even before the president bombed Iran at the weekend, almost three quarters of those asked — 72 per cent — named the US as a threat to world peace in the next decade. Researchers said the figure, which has doubled since last autumn, when it was just 36 per cent, was an 'all time high'. And it rivals China, on 69 per cent, Israel, on 73 per cent, and North Korea, on 77 per cent, although the highest was Russia on 90 per cent. In recent months, Trump has alarmed the international community on a number of occassions, including when he raised doubts about his willingness to defend European countries and when held a televised showdown with Ukrainian President Zelensky in the Oval Office. The latest British Social Attitudes (BSA) report, by the National Centre for Social Research, shows fears over the US' role in the world is split along political party lines. Labour and Green supporters are more likely — by 81 and 96 per cent — than those who back the Conservatives or Reform UK — 68 and 41 per cent — to consider the US a serious threat. The survey also shows that increased public concern over potential threats has led to a significant increase in support for defence spending. Almost one in ten — 9 per cent — believe defence should be the top priority for extra government spending, the highest figure ever recorded in the survey. Again, however, there are marked differences by party, with Conservative and Reform supporters more likely to be in favour than those who back Labour or the Greens. Gianfranco Addario, research director at the National Centre for Social Research (NatCen), told The Independent the research did not go into the reasons why those who took part believe the US to be a significant threat, but said 'that would be very interesting to explore'. He added: 'The escalation of recent international conflicts is clearly reflected in the attitudes of the British population, who have never been so supportive of military spending and so concerned about serious security threats since the British Social Attitudes survey first addressed the subject in 1985. 'Perception of the US as a security threat has increased since the 2024 presidential elections and the first 100 days of the Trump administration, reaching an all-time high. 'The Labour government's approach to addressing these concerns, particularly in navigating internal party divisions while aligning with public sentiment, will be crucial in determining its success in managing the country's security and defence policies.' The British Social Attitudes survey has been conducted every year since 1983.
The Independent
25-06-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Number of Brits who see US as a global threat doubles since Donald Trump came to power
The number of Britons who see the US as a serious threat to global security has skyrocketed since Donald Trump entered the White House in January, new research shows. Even before the president bombed Iran at the weekend, almost three quarters of those asked — 72 per cent — named the US as a threat to world peace in the next decade. Researchers said the figure, which has doubled since last autumn, when it was just 36 per cent, was an 'all time high'. And it rivals China, on 69 per cent, Israel, on 73 per cent, and North Korea, on 77 per cent, although the highest was Russia on 90 per cent. In recent months, Trump has alarmed the international community on a number of occassions, including when he raised doubts about his willingness to defend European countries and when held a televised showdown with Ukrainian President Zelensky in the Oval Office. The latest British Social Attitudes (BSA) report, by the National Centre for Social Research, shows fears over the US' role in the world is split along political party lines. Labour and Green supporters are more likely — by 81 and 96 per cent — than those who back the Conservatives or Reform UK — 68 and 41 per cent — to consider the US a serious threat. The survey also shows that increased public concern over potential threats has led to a significant increase in support for defence spending. Almost one in ten — 9 per cent — believe defence should be the top priority for extra government spending, the highest figure ever recorded in the survey. Again, however, there are marked differences by party, with Conservative and Reform supporters more likely to be in favour than those who back Labour or the Greens. Gianfranco Addario, research director at the National Centre for Social Research (NatCen), told The Independent the research did not go into the reasons why those who took part believe the US to be a significant threat, but said 'that would be very interesting to explore'. He added: 'The escalation of recent international conflicts is clearly reflected in the attitudes of the British population, who have never been so supportive of military spending and so concerned about serious security threats since the British Social Attitudes survey first addressed the subject in 1985. 'Perception of the US as a security threat has increased since the 2024 presidential elections and the first 100 days of the Trump administration, reaching an all-time high. 'The Labour government's approach to addressing these concerns, particularly in navigating internal party divisions while aligning with public sentiment, will be crucial in determining its success in managing the country's security and defence policies.' The British Social Attitudes survey has been conducted every year since 1983.
