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Most Americans Say USMCA Is Good for the US Economy

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Majorities across party lines believe trade with Canada and Mexico strengthens US national security.

President Donald Trump, Justin Trudeau and Enrique Pena Nieto sign the USMCA
Pablo Martinez Monsivais / AP
Global Economy

Americans Reverse Course on US-China Competition

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Craig Kafura

While Republicans remain focused on limiting China's rise, a majority of Americans now favor a policy of cooperation and engagement with Beijing.

Wooden dolls depicting China's President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump
Dmitri Lovetsky / AP
US Foreign Policy

Americans Ready to Engage North Korea, Continue to Support US-South Korea Ties

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Karl Friedhoff

The public is open to resuming talks with Pyongyang under certain conditions and sees benefits from trade with Seoul.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un speaks during a ceremony in Pyongyang
Korean Central News Agency via AP
Public Opinion

Slight Boost in American Support for Active US Role in World

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

At the same time, fewer Americans now compared to a decade ago are convinced their country is exceptional.

An eagle flies by an American flag whipping in the wind
Lindsey Wasson / AP
US Foreign Policy

US Public Support for Alliances at All-Time High

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Solid majorities of Democrats and Independents think the United States should consult with allies before making major foreign policy decisions, but only four in 10 Republicans agree.

Flags of NATO alliance members flap in the wind
Geert Vanden Wijngaert / AP
US Foreign Policy

Democrats and Republicans Grapple with Internal Divisions on Israel

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Lama El Baz

As the war in Gaza continues, rifts between progressive and moderate Democrats are deepening—and cracks within the Republican Party are also beginning to show.

a person holds an American flag in front of Israeli flags
Oded Balilty / AP
Public Opinion

Critical Minerals, Rare Earth Elements, and the Challenges Ahead for the United States

RESEARCH
Report by Karl Friedhoff

Washington is already behind in the race to secure critical minerals and rare earth elements. This report presents a path forward.

Ore is hauled from the Kennecott's Bingham Canyon Copper Mine in Utah
Rick Bowmer / AP
US Foreign Policy

Americans Support Working Through the United Nations

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Craig Kafura

But partisan divisions on strengthening the institution have reached a new 50-year high.

The UN flag flies on a stormy day at the United Nations during the United Nations General Assembly
Ted Shaffrey / AP
US Foreign Policy

Republicans Favor Trump Approach to Israel-Hamas War

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

But as the humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens, Democrats and Independents say US support for Israel has gone too far.

n Image of the US and Israeli flags is projected on the walls of Jerusalem's Old City
Mahmoud Illean / AP
US Foreign Policy

Chinese Public Wants a Balanced Approach to the United States

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Few see the United States as a friend to China, but a majority want Beijing to use a mix of cooperation and containment in its approach to Washington.

An American flag is flown next to the Chinese national emblem and flags
Andy Wong / AP
Public Opinion