Canadians See US as Enemy Thanks to Trump's Policies

A recent poll by Leger finds that a plurality of Canadians now view the US as an 'enemy' nation, largely due to President Donald Trump's repeated attacks on their economy and national sovereignty. The survey, released on Saturday, shows that 41% of Canadians consider the US enemy, compared to 22% who see it as an ally and 22% as a neutral country.

This is a significant shift from June 2025, when only 26% of Canadians said the US was an enemy. The poll also finds that 63% of those surveyed expect Trump's tariffs to have either a moderate or major impact on their personal financial situations, and 74% agree with their government's decision to retaliate against the tariffs.

Canadians are also strongly opposed to Trump's demands that Canada become the 51st US state, with 85% saying they do not want to become part of America. According to Leger vice president Andrew Enns, President Trump 'can move public opinion like nobody’s business', and 64% of Canadians say their opinions of the country would likely change if he were no longer in office.

While Canadians are expressing disdain towards the US, they appear to be making a distinction between the government and the people. Professor Brian Rathbun of the University of Toronto's Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy notes that 'at some point, I think Canadians will start to get frustrated if this persists', which could lead to a deeper problem.