Archive · 20 Jan 2026
Trump's 'Maga' Campaign May Strengthen China
A big survey with 26,000 people from 21 countries says that Donald Trump's 'Make America Great Again' plan might be making China stronger.
People think China will have more power in the world soon.
They also think the US is not as scary to other countries anymore, and its friends, like countries in Europe, are not as close.
Russians even think the European Union is more of a threat than the US, and Ukrainians prefer help from Europe more than from the US.
Survey by European Council on Foreign Relations suggests Trump's 'Maga' approach benefits China.
26,000 participants from 21 countries believe China will have greater global influence.
US under Trump perceived as less intimidating to adversaries.
Weakened relations with allies, particularly in Europe.
Russians view the EU as a greater threat than the US, and Ukrainians prefer support from Brussels over Washington.
- Who
- European Council on Foreign Relations
- What
- Survey indicating Trump's 'Maga' campaign may be strengthening China
- When
- Survey conducted after Trump's return
- Where
- 21 countries
- Why
- Perceived weakening of US influence and alliances
- Survey Conducted By
- European Council on Foreign Relations
- Number of Participants
- 26,000
- Countries Surveyed
- 21
- Perception of China
- Increasing global influence
- US Under Trump Perceived As
- Less feared by adversaries
- Impact on US Alliances
- Weakened relations, particularly in Europe
- Russian Perception of EU
- More of a threat than the US
- Ukrainian Preference for Support
- Brussels over Washington
