With the partial shutdown of the federal government in its third week, both opponents and supporters of expanding the U.S.-Mexico border wall overwhelmingly oppose making concessions to end the stalemate. A new Pew Research Center survey finds that majority of Americans (58%) continue to oppose substantially expanding the border wall, […] Read more »
How Americans see illegal immigration, the border wall and political compromise
… As Trump and Democrats press their cases about ways to end the government shutdown, here’s a look at how Americans see illegal immigration – as well as their views toward the border wall and how much political leaders should be open to compromise: CONT. John Gramlich, Pew Read more »
Trump’s International Ratings Remain Low, Especially Among Key Allies
America’s global image plummeted following the election of President Donald Trump, amid widespread opposition to his administration’s policies and a widely shared lack of confidence in his leadership. Now, as the second anniversary of Trump’s election approaches, a new 25-nation Pew Research Center survey finds that Trump’s international image remains […] Read more »
Americans have mixed views of Mexico, ‘warmer’ feelings toward Canada
As the Trump administration proposes changes to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Americans have sharply different feelings about the two countries that, along with the U.S., are part of that agreement. CONT. John LaLoggia, Pew Read more »
Fewer Americans Say Mexico Is a U.S. Friend or Ally
Americans’ views of U.S. relations with Mexico are at new lows with 72% of Americans saying Mexico is an ally (27%) or a friend (45%) of the U.S., the lowest point in Gallup’s nearly 20-year trend. CONT. RJ Reinhart, Gallup Read more »
Americans Say China Trade Unfair, Trade With Canada, EU Fair
As the Trump administration’s tariffs on Chinese goods have gone into effect, a majority of Americans — 62% — believe China’s trade policies with the U.S. are unfair, suggesting the public supports the concept of attempting to change China’s policies. Americans, however, tilt toward the belief that two other recent […] Read more »