GEOPOLITICS | Survey Reveals Decline in U.S. Ally Perception

A recent survey conducted by Kekst CNC, a consultancy firm, across G7 member countries and emerging economies like Brazil, India, and South Africa, indicates a decline in the perception of the United States as an ally. According to Jin10, the survey, which gathered data from over 10,000 respondents, shows a net decrease in the number of people viewing the U.S. as an ally in almost all surveyed nations. Notably, Canada experienced the largest increase in the number of people perceiving the U.S. as a threat. This shift comes amid U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policies against Canada and his controversial remarks about making Canada the "51st state" of the United States. The Financial Times highlights that these findings underscore the Trump administration's strained relations with traditional allies and its negative public perception in major emerging economies.