Canadians See Trump as a Greater Threat Than Putin

Daily Wrap Canadians See Trump as a Greater Threat Than Putin Jakub Artych • 14 hrs • 2 min read A new poll shows that the majority of Canadians see Donald Trump as the biggest threat to their country, even ahead of Vladimir Putin. Key Takeaways 73 percent of Canadians consider Donald Trump the biggest threat to their country. Only 6 percent of respondents named Vladimir Putin as the biggest threat. Canada's upcoming elections could be crucial for relations with the US. According to the latest poll by DailyMail.com, 73 percent of Canadians see Donald Trump as the biggest threat to their country. Among these individuals, 61 percent are supporters of the Conservative Party, 81 percent of the Liberal Party, and 82 percent of the New Democratic Party. In the survey, only 9 percent of Canadians cited Chinese President Xi Jinping as a threat, and a mere 6 percent considered Vladimir Putin the biggest threat. This demonstrates the extent of concern about Trump's policies among the United States' northern neighbors. Since returning to the presidency, Donald Trump has frequently criticized Canada and even suggested it should become the 51st state of the United States. Furthermore, his decisions to impose tariffs on Canadian goods have sparked discontent among Canadians. The upcoming elections in Canada, scheduled for April 28, 2025, could be crucial for future relations with the United States. Liberal Party leader Mark Carney currently holds a narrow lead over Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre. Trump sharply criticizes Canada According to Trump, the United States bears enormous costs because of its proximity to Canada. "In Canada's case, we spend $200 billion (€176 billion) a year subsidizing it," he said. "I love Canada, I love Canadians. I have many friends there." Wayne Gretzky, the great Gretzky, how good is Wayne Gretzky? He's great, he added, before returning to the topic of economic relations. He emphasized that the United States doesn't need Canadian cars, energy, or lumber, and trade with Canada is maintained solely out of goodwill. "We do it because we want to be helpful, but there comes a time when we can't continue like this," he said. "We have to take care of our own country."