Majority of Canadians Say U.S. Trust Is Gone for Good, Poll Finds

A recent Ipsos poll reveals that 60% of Canadians believe they can never trust Americans the same way again. This sentiment has remained stable in tracking since February.

At the same time, just over half of Canadians approve of how Prime Minister Mark Carney and the federal government are managing Canada–U.S. relations, while about one-third disapprove and the rest are unsure.

The survey also finds that 71% of citizens expect trade and economic disputes with the U.S. to persist for several years and see little prospect for near-term resolution. Regarding possible future agreements, 42% believe the Prime Minister will succeed in negotiating a new trade deal with the Trump administration. Another 22% disagree, and 37% are undecided.

Interestingly, despite strong distrust and concern over ongoing conflicts, over half of respondents—54%—say the Canada–U.S. relationship has remained stable in the past couple of weeks, a notable shift from perceptions in August.

The poll was conducted from September 9 to 12, 2025, with a sample of 2,001 Canadian adults, and carries a margin of error of about ±2.7 percentage points.