A new survey released by the Pew Research Center on 14 April shows that while a majority of Americans still express greater confidence in Trump on global affairs, that lead is steadily shrinking. Confidence in Trump is falling to 39 per cent, down from 48 per cent two years ago, while confidence in Xi Jinping has risen to 17 per cent, up from 8 per cent in 2023.
The study, conducted in two phases — January 2026 and late March 2026 — captures a moment of heightened geopolitical anxiety, with Trump preparing for a high-stakes visit to China in May and global alliances under strain.
