How did the two Superpowers view each other in 1946?

In 1946, the United States and the Soviet Union viewed each other with deep suspicion and hostility. The U.S. perceived the Soviet Union as a threat to democracy and capitalism, fearing the spread of communism. Conversely, the Soviets saw the U.S. as an imperialist power intent on undermining socialist governments and influencing global affairs. This mutual distrust laid the groundwork for the Cold War, as both superpowers began to solidify their ideological and geopolitical divides.