Global poll shows unexpected split in Harris-Trump international support
Recent multi-country survey reveals surprising divide in global backing for US presidential candidates. Different regions show distinct preferences based on leadership style and foreign-policy approach
A fresh-looking poll from The Economist and GlobeScan (covering twenty-nine countries) shows Kamala Harris leading Donald Trump by twelve points in global preference ratings
The research displays clear geographic patterns: wealthy nations including Japan Singapore and South-Korea — along with European countries strongly back Harris. However Trump gets more support from India Nigeria Saudi-Arabia Turkey and Vietnam
- Japan shows strong backing for Harris
- European nations align with democratic nominee
- India displays pro-Trump sentiment
- Middle-eastern countries favor Trumpʼs approach
The findings match up with recent foreign-policy discussions that show Trumpʼs business-first style gets unexpected support in many places. Several African and Asian nations dont want western-style democracy talks; they prefer straight-forward trade deals over value-based diplomacy (which many see as unwanted interference in their internal affairs)
The research suggests a world-wide split between countries that value traditional diplomatic approaches and those preferring direct business-focused relations: this divide could shape future US foreign policy
