# Brits believe Trump’s US is bigger world peace threat than China or North Korea as support for defence spending boost and close European ties grows

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/brits-believe-trumps-us-is-bigger-world-peace-threat-than-china-or-north-korea-as-support-for-defence-spending-boost-and-close-european-ties-grows/
- Published: 2026-11-05T11:58:52+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T12:20:49+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Mail (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16268121/Brits-Trump-US-bigger-world-peace-threat-China-North-Korea.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
- Topics: Americas, Asia, Europe, Government, Politics, World

## Key points

- More Britons see the US as a threat to global peace.
- 42 per cent favour closer ties with western Europe.
- Support for higher defence spending has risen.

## Summary

A NatCen survey suggests Britons are increasingly concerned about the United States’ role in global peace under Donald Trump, while support for stronger European ties and higher defence spending is growing. The findings indicate a shift in public attitudes amid conflict in Europe and instability in the Middle East.

The survey found 74 per cent regard the US as a serious threat to world peace, up from 36 per cent in 2024; the figures were 89 per cent for Russia, 66 per cent for North Korea and 62 per cent for China. Asked which relationship best serves Britain’s interests, 42 per cent chose western Europe and 9 per cent the US; on defence ties, 39 per cent favoured both equally. Support for increased defence spending rose from 28 per cent in 2006 to 42 per cent, according to the article.

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