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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Politics
Stephanie Cruz

Are US Allies Losing Faith In Trump? New Poll Shows Growing Support For China Partnership

China has cautioned nations against aligning with the US on trade, fearing it could harm Beijing's economic interests amid a worsening trade war. (Credit: X / Nicolás Fuster 🇦🇷🇪🇺 @mellamonicolas)

Only 16% of Europeans now consider the United States an ally, down from 22% in March 2025, while 45% view China as a necessary partner, according to a poll published by the European Council on Foreign Relations and Oxford University.

The survey covered 25,949 adults across 21 countries in November 2025, one year after Donald Trump won a second presidential term. It was conducted before the US intervention in Venezuela in January.

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