According to a new Pew Research Center survey released Thursday, Americans are softening their stance on China for the first time in five years. Unfavorable views among Americans dropped from 81% in 2024 to 77% in 2025.
Those holding very unfavorable views of China fell by 10 percentage points compared to last year. The share of Americans who now label China an enemy of the U.S. has also declined, dropping from 42% to one third.
The survey polled 3,605 U.S. adults from March 24 to 30 amid rising economic tensions between the U.S. and China. Earlier this year, U.S. President Donald Trump imposed additional tariffs on Chinese imports, raising rates to 20% by early March.
Analysts say the cooling of negative sentiment could influence future diplomatic talks and trade negotiations. Even so, roughly one in four Americans still view China unfavorably, highlighting ongoing challenges in U.S.-China relations.
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Pew survey suggests fewer Americans hold negative view of China
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