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Global Confidence Shifts: China Rises, U.S. Declines

1/16/2026

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  • A poll by the European Council on Foreign Relations shows global views of China rising while those of the United States decline.
  • China is seen as strengthening, especially in the electric vehicle sector.
  • U.S. President Donald Trump’s 'America First' policies are linked to fewer allies for the United States.
  • In the United Kingdom, 25% view the United States as an ally, and 16% do so across 10 EU nations.