Canadian Survey Shows Rising Concern Over U.S. Direction Under Trump
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- A recent survey shows that most Canadians are increasingly concerned about the direction of the United States, with external factors shaping public opinion more than domestic issues.
- Despite economic worries, Canadians are expressing higher satisfaction with their government while attributing uncertainty to global instability and U.S. politics.
- The perception gap between Canada and the United States is widening, as Canadians grow more uneasy about developments south of the border.
Jakarta — Public concern among Canadians over the direction of the United States is rising sharply, with a large majority believing their southern neighbor is on the wrong track.
A survey released on Sunday (May 24) by Abacus Data reveals that 80 percent of Canadians think the United States is heading in the wrong direction. In contrast, only 14 percent believe the country is moving the right way.
The findings also show a more balanced outlook toward Canada’s own trajectory. Around 47 percent of respondents say Canada is on the right path, while 39 percent feel the country is moving in the wrong direction.
According to the survey, the gap between Canadians’ perceptions of their own country and their views of the broader global situation has widened significantly. This shift has become more pronounced since Donald Trump returned to the White House and Mark Carney assumed office as Canada’s prime minister.
David Coletto, CEO of Abacus Data, noted that public opinion is currently shaped less by domestic fatigue and more by external anxiety.
“Public sentiment today is not driven as much by internal dissatisfaction, but rather by growing concerns about external forces,” Coletto said.
He added that while Canadians remain deeply worried about affordability and economic uncertainty, they increasingly attribute these pressures to external dynamics — including Trump’s leadership, instability in the United States, and broader global volatility — rather than placing direct blame on the federal government.
The survey also indicates relatively strong support for Canada’s federal administration. Approximately 59 percent of respondents expressed satisfaction with the government’s performance, while only 27 percent reported dissatisfaction.
This marks the highest approval rating for a federal government in recent years, surpassing the previous peak of 57 percent recorded in August 2016 during Justin Trudeau’s administration.
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