Thinking about the USA and its attitude towards Britain and other European countries, which of the following best reflects your view?

Thinking about the USA and its attitude towards Britain and other European countries, which of the following best reflects your view? Published on 18 August 2025 → Survey conducted on 18 August 2025 on 6668 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

The USA is generally a friend and ally to Britain and countries in Europe

37%

The USA is generally a friendly rival to Britain and countries in Europe

22%

The USA is generally unfriendly towards Britain and countries in Europe

14%

The USA is generally a hostile threat towards Britain and countries in Europe

None of these

Don't know

15%

The USA is generally a friend and ally to Britain and countries in Europe

37%

The USA is generally a friendly rival to Britain and countries in Europe

22%

The USA is generally unfriendly towards Britain and countries in Europe

14%

The USA is generally a hostile threat towards Britain and countries in Europe

None of these

Don't know

15%

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