Nearly 80% of Canadians believe the country’s relationship with the United States has undergone a fundamental and lasting shift, largely due to Donald Trump’s second term as president and his stance on Canadian sovereignty and trade.
This insight comes from a recent survey by Nanos Research Group, conducted for Bloomberg. According to the poll, 43% of respondents fully agreed with the sentiment that the old model of U.S.-Canada relations—“based on deepening the integration of our economies and close cooperation in security and defense”—is no longer intact. An additional 36% said they somewhat agreed, while only 18% disagreed.
The political climate has also influenced consumer behavior. Three out of four Canadians now say they are less inclined to purchase American-made products, marking a 10-point rise since December 2024, before new U.S. tariffs were imposed.
Donald Trump, after reclaiming the presidency, repeatedly expressed a desire to make Canada the “51st American state”and accused the country of engaging in unfair trade. These remarks have fueled a surge in Canadian nationalism and contributed to a boost in support for the Liberal Party. Led by Mark Carney, the party secured a victory in April’s snap election.
