- Trump's international approval ratings have plummeted, with global confidence standing at just 23%, according to a recent Pew survey.
- Affection for Trump among far-right supporters has significantly declined, falling from 60% to 31% in Greece, contracting by a third in Italy, and declining from 62% to 48% in the U.K.
- None of the 36 countries surveyed had a majority of people who approved of Trump's handling of international issues.
- In a survey by the Pew Research Center, people expressed greater faith in the leadership of Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin than in Donald Trump.
- The findings reflect 'opposition around the world to Trump putting up barriers between the U.S. and the rest of the world,' according to Richard Wike, Pew’s director of global attitudes research.
- Never in more than two decades of Pew polling have Canadians held such unfavourable opinions of the U.S.
- The U.S. is losing standing abroad as President Trump's foreign policy fuels doubts about whether America can still be counted on.
- Around 50% say the U.S. is an unreliable partner, compared with 47% who say it is reliable.
- Perceptions of U.S. reliability declined sharply among traditional allies since Pew last asked the question in 2022 under President Biden's administration.
- In Japan, 76% of people characterized the U.S. as reliable in 2022, compared to 59% in 2026.
- In Hungary, respondents viewed the U.S. as more reliable under Trump, with the share rising from 59% in 2022 to 65% in 2026.
- Some of Trump’s lowest ratings came from nations with large Muslim populations, including the West Bank and East Jerusalem, where 87% of people have no confidence in him, as well as Turkey (92%), Pakistan (82%) and Malaysia (87%).
- Of those nations that expressed a significant amount of confidence in the president, the Philippines led the pack at 68%, followed by Israel (66%), Nigeria (65%) and Kenya (63%).
- Just over a third of people across the globe think the U.S. contributes to international peace and stability (35%), and that the U.S. considers other nations’ interests when crafting and implementing foreign policy (32%).
A Pew Research Center survey indicates that global confidence in Donald Trump has plummeted, with only 23% of respondents across 36 countries expressing trust in his leadership. This marks a significant decline in international approval, with 76% indicating no confidence in him.4
The survey highlights a growing discontent with U.S. foreign policy, as 57% of respondents view the U.S. unfavorably, compared to 37% who hold a positive view. Notably, perceptions of U.S. reliability have sharply declined among traditional allies, with 83% of Canadians now viewing the U.S. as unreliable, down from 83% in 2022.69101112
Support for Trump among far-right groups has also diminished significantly. In Greece, support has dropped from 60% to 31%, while in Italy, it has contracted by a third. In the U.K., approval has fallen from 62% to 48%.
The survey reveals that 87% of respondents in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, 92% in Turkey, and 82% in Pakistan express no confidence in Trump. Conversely, the Philippines leads with 68% confidence, followed by Israel at 66%.
Overall, the findings reflect a significant shift in global attitudes towards Trump and the U.S., with 35% believing the U.S. contributes to international peace and stability, and 32% feeling it considers other nations' interests in its foreign policy decisions.
“A recent Pew survey reveals that global confidence in Trump has dropped to 23%, marking a significant decline in approval ratings. The survey highlights a notable decrease in support among far-right groups and traditional allies.”
The Globe and Mail
