Highlights from Pew Research Center Survey
Global reputation of the United States is dwindling on a global scale
The United States' popularity has taken a nosedive in numerous countries under the leadership of President Donald Trump, according to research by the Pew Research Center. A total of 15 out of 24 surveyed countries reported a significant drop in their positive view of the U.S.
Germany and Japan See Steep Decline in U.S. Image
Germany and Japan experienced a significant decline in their perception of the U.S., with Germany's positive opinion of the U.S. dropping by 16 percentage points from 48 to 33 percent since 2024. In contrast, 66 percent of German respondents now view the U.S. negatively compared to 48 percent last year. Japan, on the other hand, saw a 15-percentage-point drop in favorable sentiments towards the U.S., with 41 percent expressing a positive view.
Europe and Mexico Feel the Brunt of Trump's Policies
The impact of Trump's policies on the U.S.'s standing in Europe was significant, with most countries registering a decline in positive sentiments. Sweden faced the lowest favorable rating for the U.S., with 79 percent of those surveyed possessing a negative opinion. Mexico, frequent target of Trump's immigration policies, is now home to a majority with a negative view towards the U.S., moving away from the positive view it held under former President Joe Biden.
Israel Remains Unwavering in Support of the U.S.
Although the U.S.'s reputation has suffered, the strongest support remains in Israel, with 83 percent expressing a positive opinion of the U.S. The survey was conducted between January and April, encompassing 28,333 adults across 24 countries.
Reworked Insights:
The decline in the U.S.'s standing worldwide under Trump can be partially attributed to several factors:
- Trust Deficit: Public trust in Trump's leadership to handle global issues such as the Ukraine war, U.S.-China relations, immigration, and climate change is at an all-time low in 19 of the 24 surveyed countries[1][4].
- Negative Personal Traits: Trump is generally viewed unfavorably, with most people describing him as arrogant and dangerous. Surprisingly, majorities in 18 countries see him as a strong leader[4].
- Political Divisions: Individuals' views on the U.S. and Trump are influenced by political leanings, with those on the right or with favorable views of right-wing populist parties holding more positive opinions[4].
- ** reputations Harmed**: The overall favorable view of the U.S. has declined in 15 countries since the previous year, with some countries experiencing significant drops of 20 percentage points or more[4].
These elements contribute to a divided global opinion on the U.S. during Trump's administration.
Sources: ntv.de, mbr/AFP
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- The decline in the US's reputation worldwide under President Donald Trump's administration can be partially attributed to the negative perception of US policy on issues such as migration, war-and-conflicts, and policy-and-legislation, as expressed in surveys conducted across various countries.
- Car-accidents, crime-and-justice, and fires aren't directly mentioned in the text, but these issues could indirectly impact the overall favorable view of the US, as they are important aspects of a country's domestic policy, and could lead to dissatisfaction among international observers.
- The impact of Trump's policies on employment matters, such as employment policy, is evident in the decline in the positive view of the US in countries like Germany and Japan, which are major destinations for foreign employment.
- The decline in the US's reputation under Trump's administration is not universal, as Israel stands as a notable exception, with 83% of Israelis expressing a positive opinion of the US.
- Political affairs, such as the domestic policies of Donald Trump and the political climate in the US, significantly influence the global opinion on the US, as demonstrated by the correlation between political leanings and the views on the US in various countries.
