Canada Far More Popular Than Trump Amid Trade Tensions

CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten warned that Americans view Canada far more favorably than President Donald Trump, citing a roughly 60-point net popularity gap (Canada +49 vs. Trump −10) based on aggregated Pew, Gallup and other polls. Enten said that by picking fights with Canada — including recent tariff threats and remarks about annexation after an Ontario ad used Ronald Reagan audio — Trump risks alienating U.S. voters who consistently prefer the neighboring country. Multiple polls show bipartisan warmth toward Canada, while Trump’s approval has been more divided and has declined since his return to the White House. The dispute has also worsened Canadians’ views of the United States and of Trump personally, with rising unfavourability reported by Canadian respondents. Enten emphasized that no recent president has matched Canada’s current popularity and urged caution as the feud continues to play out politically and diplomatically.