A new European Pulse survey suggests that under U.S. President Donald Trump, public perceptions of the United States have sharply deteriorated across several European Union countries, with many respondents viewing Washington as a greater threat than China.

Axar.az informs, citing Politico, according to a poll conducted between March 13–21 among 6,698 people in Spain, Germany, France, Italy, Poland and Belgium, only a small minority described the U.S. as a close ally, while a significantly larger share said they see it as a security risk.

The findings show that 36% of respondents across the six countries view the United States as a threat, compared to 29% who say the same about China. In four of the surveyed countries, concern about the U.S. exceeds concern about China.

Attitudes vary significantly by country. In Spain, 51% of respondents consider the U.S. a threat, followed by Italy (46%), Belgium (42%), France (37%), and Germany (30%). Poland stands out as the most pro-American country, where only 13% share that view, reflecting its strong reliance on the U.S. for security guarantees.

At the same time, Russia remains widely perceived as the primary threat across Europe, with about 70% of respondents identifying it as an enemy.