The Canadian view of American leadership has plummeted

In the wake of a stormy stretch in Canada-U.S. relations, the Canadian view of American leadership has plummeted.

Gallup’s latest survey of Canadian opinion , conducted in May and June, found approval of Washington slipping to 15 per cent, statistically in line with sentiment when Donald Trump was president the first time.

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Canadian opinion of leaders in Washington has fluctuated over time, showing a clear connection with who is sitting in the White House. For example, Canadian approval of American leadership averaged 61 per cent under Barack Obama, compared with 19 per cent in Trump’s first term and 41 per cent under Joe Biden.

Aside from an uptick in 2021, only a minority of Canadians have approved of Washington since 2017.

The latest downturn comes in the midst o