International Workers' Day, or May Day, saw protests in Asia with a focus on President Trump's economic policies that are causing unease about global instability. Marches in cities like Tokyo, Taipei, and Manila spotlighted concerns about tariffs, job security, and the rights of workers. In the US, organizers plan to rally against Trump's moves affecting immigrants and federal workers. The protests highlighted demands for better wages, gender equality, and various social justice issues, reflecting the collective unease about the economic direction and its implications for workers' rights.
"For our children to be able to live with hope, the rights of workers must be recognised," said Junko Kuramochi, a member of a mothers' group in Tokyo.
In Taiwan, President William Lai Ching-te referenced new US tariffs under Trump as he promoted a proposed spending bill aimed at stabilising the job market.
In the Philippines, protest leader Mong Palatino warned that tariff wars and policies of Trump threatened local industries.
Tadashi Ito, a union construction worker, said he worried about rising prices for imported raw materials.
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