A recent Pew Research Center poll conducted in May 2025 reveals that 59% of Canadians now consider the United States their country’s greatest threat, a figure that has nearly tripled since 2019. This shift in perception is attributed to factors such as trade disputes, President Donald Trump’s remarks about potentially annexing Canada as the 51st state, and broader political tensions that have strained decades of trust between the two nations. In comparison, 17% of Canadians view China as the top threat, followed by 11% who see Russia as the greatest risk. Additionally, three-quarters of Canadian respondents regard the U.S. as an economic threat, while 53% perceive it as a national security threat. Despite these concerns, a majority of Canadians still consider the United States their primary partner. The poll also indicates that 68% of Mexicans share a similar view of the U.S. as their greatest threat. The growing apprehension has led to increased public support in Canada for a larger defense budget.