More Americans hold dim view of allies Trump antagonizes

Americans' positive views of Canada and Great Britain reached their lowest levels since the 1980s, according to new Gallup polling conducted February 2-16, 2026. This decline includes an eight-point drop for Britain and a nine-point drop for Canada in the 12 months through February, with the largest declines coming from Republicans. Republicans' favorability for Canada plummeted from 85% to 62%, and for Great Britain fell to 64%, 18 points lower than its previous record low. The article attributes this to President Trump's actions, including blasting leaders, starting a global trade war, and straining security alliances. This shift indicates a mutual chill, as a February Politico-Public First poll found over half of Canadians do not believe the U.S. is a reliable ally.