Dot plot comparing favorable views of the United States and China across 36 countries
Notable results: Canada moved from U.S. 57% / China 14% in 2023 to U.S. 33% / China 44% in 2026. Mexico registered China 59% / U.S. 40%. The United States still led in India, Japan, the Philippines and South Korea.
Source: Pew Research Center, Spring 2026 Global Attitudes Survey.
Grouped bars of Pew favorability ratings: in Canada, 57 percent viewed the United States favorably and 14 percent viewed China favorably in 2023, against 33 percent and 44 percent in 2026; in Mexico in 2026, 40 percent viewed the United States favorably and 59 percent China.
Canada's view of the two countries changed places in three years
Pew surveyed 42,151 adults across 36 countries between Feb. 8 and May 13, 2026. China led the U.S. on favorability in 25 of them; the U.S. led in six.
The numbers
| Share with a favorable view | United States | China |
|---|---|---|
| Canada, 2023 | 57% | 14% |
| Canada, 2026 | 33% | 44% |
| Mexico, 2026 | 40% | 59% |