Canadians see Trump as top threat, fear overshadowing Putin
A new survey shows that most Canadians view Donald Trump as the greatest threat to their country, even ahead of Vladimir Putin.
Key information
- 73% of Canadians consider Donald Trump the greatest threat to their country.
- Only 6% of respondents identified Vladimir Putin as the greatest threat.
- The upcoming elections in Canada could be crucial in the context of relations with the U.S.
According to the latest DailyMail.com/J.L. Partners survey, as many as 73% of Canadians see Donald Trump as the greatest threat to their country. Among these people, 61% are supporters of the Conservative Party, 81% of the Liberal Party, and 82% of the New Democratic Party.
In the survey, only 9% of Canadians pointed to Chinese President Xi Jinping as a threat, and only 6% saw Vladimir Putin as the greatest threat. This shows how much concern Trump's policies generate among the northern neighbours of the U.S.
Since returning to the presidency, Donald Trump has often criticized Canada, even suggesting that it should become the 51st state of the U.S. Additionally, his decisions to impose tariffs on Canadian goods have caused a wave of dissatisfaction among Canadians.
The upcoming elections in Canada, scheduled for April 28, 2025, could be crucial for future relations with the U.S. Currently, Liberal Party leader Mark Carney holds a slight lead over Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre.
Trump's harsh words about Canada
According to Trump, the United States bears huge costs related to its proximity to Canada. In discussing Canada, he noted that the country allocates around 200 billion dollars annually to subsidies. Expressing his fondness for both the country and its people, he mentioned having many Canadian friends, including hockey legend Wayne Gretzky, whom he praised enthusiastically. After this brief aside, he shifted the focus back to the subject of economic relations.
He emphasized that the United States does not need Canadian cars, energy, or wood, and trade with Canada is maintained solely out of goodwill. He explained that their actions stem from a desire to be supportive, but emphasized that there is a limit to how long such efforts can continue. Ultimately, he stressed the importance of prioritizing the needs of their own country.
