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Retaking control over the Panama Canal: what the polls say

In favor
39.7%
Opposed
48.8%
Verdict
More oppose than support it
average of 6 polls

Note: these polls are from 2025; opinion may have changed since.

Every poll

PollsterDateIn favorOppose
The Economist/YouGov B-Feb 18, 202535%45%
Reuters/Ipsos B+Jan 26, 202537%46%
Atlas IntelJan 23, 202546%47%
Reuters/Ipsos B+Jan 21, 202529%47%
HarrisX/HarvardJan 16, 202541%59%
YouGov/The Economist B-Jan 14, 202537%43%
Beacon Research/Fox NewsJan 13, 202542%53%

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Frequently asked questions

Do Americans support retaking control over the Panama Canal?

More oppose than support it: 39.7% in favor and 48.8% opposed in the average of 6 polls (Jan 13, 2025 to Feb 18, 2025).

When was this asked?

The most recent poll in Crosstab's list is from The Economist/YouGov, Feb 18, 2025. Opinion can change; check the dates.

Updated 2026-10-04 · Polls compiled from Wikipedia's sourced poll tables (CC BY-SA 4.0); results belong to the pollsters. Grades: Crosstab Trust Index.