In many countries, views of the national economy are closely related to partisanship
In nearly all the countries we surveyed, supporters of the governing party view their economy more positively than nonsupporters.
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In nearly all the countries we surveyed, supporters of the governing party view their economy more positively than nonsupporters.
Adults across 25 countries see the spread of false information online, the condition of the global economy and terrorism as major threats today.
Seven-in-ten Americans view the spread of false information online as a major threat facing the nation in 2025.
People in many of 25 surveyed nations increasingly see China as the world’s top economic power.
People in 12 of 24 nations surveyed tend to say the U.S. is their top ally. But it’s also widely seen as a top threat, as are Russia and China.
Most Americans say the U.S. should give humanitarian aid to other countries, and majorities endorse aid supporting economic development and democracy.
Trump’s approval rating stands at 40%, and Americans mostly disapprove of his tariffs and government cuts.
Americans see China unfavorably, but the share with this view has dropped for the first time in five years.
Americans are most skeptical about U.S. trade with China: 10% say it benefits the U.S. more than China, while 46% take the opposite view.
More disapprove than approve of leaving the WHO and ending USAID. About half see tariffs on China as bad for the U.S. and them personally, but views differ by party.
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