Europe is abandoning Trump on the world stage as it turns away from the United States towards China

Europeans are turning away from the United States under Trump’s leadership, according to recent polling. Public opinion towards America has declined in Europe since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. 76% of Germans say their view of America has deteriorated since the start of the crisis. Germans now equally prioritise maintaining a close relationship with China over maintaining a close relationship with the US. One poll last week found that just 2% of French people trust Trump to provide world leadership. China is exerting growing political, diplomatic and financial power across Europe. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more