May Day protests held in US and globally against Donald Trump tariffs, administration Topic:World Politics41m ago41 minutes agoFri 2 May 2025 at 3:45amHuge May Day protests were held in the US and across the globe, like this one in Los Angeles. (AP: Jae C Hong)In short:Hundreds of thousands of people across the globe have held May Day protests opposing US President Donald Trump's agenda.In the US, organisers framed this year's International Workers' Day as a pushback against what they see as the administration's sweeping assault on labour protections and more.In Europe, leaders condemned the "Trumpisation" of world politics, while others denounced the global surge of hard-right politics.abc.net.au/news/us-global-may-day-protests-against-donald-trump/105244034Link copiedShareShare articleHundreds of thousands of people across the globe have held May Day protests opposing US President Donald Trump's agenda, from his use of aggressive tariffs to his administration's immigration crackdowns.In the US, organisers framed this year's International Workers' Day protests as a pushback against what they see as the administration's sweeping assault on labour protections, diversity initiatives and federal employees.Protesters lined streets in many cities and held a boisterous rally outside the White House in Washington.People protest in support of constitutional rights in New York. (AP: Adam Gray)May Day protests focus on TrumpVermont Senator Bernie Sanders spoke outside Philadelphia's City Hall during a rally after which the crowd marched in the streets.Dozens sat in an intersection wearing signs reading "Workers over billionaires," and police began taking some of them into custody, leading them to nearby buses.In downtown Los Angeles, thousands of demonstrators marched, hoisting signs saying "Immigrants make America great," "Migration is beautiful" and "It's not the time to be silent"."We're bringing the fight to the billionaires and politicians who are trying to divide us with fear and lies," said April Verrett, president of the Service Employees International Union.The union represents two million workers.Several speakers demanded elected officials protect workers' and immigrants' rights.People take part in a May Day rally for the Rule of Law in New York. (AP: Adam Gray)In Atlanta, hundreds gathered at a downtown park across from the state Capitol.The crowd included some retired US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) workers.The CDC is headquartered in Atlanta and is expected to lose about 2,400 employees due to cuts by the Trump administration."We really want to stand up for all of our fellow labourers who were laid off or just fired with no real reason," said Deblina Datta, who retired in 2023."We really want to make a cry that without the CDC, bad things will happen."Phoenix demonstrators voice support for their labour rights. (AP: Matt York )In New York City, hundreds of lawyers and their supporters gathered near courthouses in Lower Manhattan for a "National Rule of Law Day" rally to decry what some called the Trump administration's disrespect of the legal system.Hours later, a few thousand people were back in the same public square for a May Day march with labour activists, union members and others carrying LGBTQIA+ flags and signs condemning Trump's crackdown on immigrants.The arrest of Columbia University graduate student and Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil sent a message "that anyone who disagrees with this president will face consequences," Veronica Salama, the New York Civil Liberties Union lawyer representing him, told the crowd."This is about all of us in the face of escalating repression," she added."We recognise the interconnectedness of our struggles."Thousands protest against Trump across the USPhoto shows A person dressed in drag holding a sign saying 'facism is not pretty' The demonstrations ranged from a march through Manhattan and a rally in front of the White House to a demonstration at a Massachusetts Revolutionary War commemoration.European rallies target trade policiesFrench union leaders condemned the "Trumpisation" of world politics, saying demonstrations throughout the country were fuelled by anger over US military and trade influence in Europe.Far-left leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon accused the US of pushing Europe toward conflict and economic subservience."If the North Americans don't want our goods anymore, we can just sell them to others," he said.Demonstrators protest against facism in Berlin. (Reuters: Christian Mang)In Germany, union leaders warned that extended workdays and rising anti-immigrant sentiment were dismantling labour protections.In Switzerland, thousands marched behind banners denouncing fascism and war — part of a wider backlash against the global surge of hard-right politics.In Spain, thousands marched in Madrid, Barcelona and other cities, with demands ranging from a shorter work week.Mr Trump's name also surfaced."The world has changed a bit with Trump's arrival," said Ángel López, 56, a worker from Madrid."The arrival of the far-right to a country like the United States is a major global shift."The rise of the far right in EuropePhoto shows A group of protestsers in front of Germany's parliament at a demonstration against the far-right Alternative for Germany.Radical-right political parties have made significant gains in the European Parliament elections.Economic fears raised in Asia protestsTaiwan's President Lai Ching-te cited the new US tariffs under Trump as he promoted a sweeping economic package aimed at shoring up jobs and industry.In the Philippines, protest leader Mong Palatino warned that "tariff wars and policies of Trump" threatened local industries and people's livelihoods.About 2,500 union members marched from the Taiwanese presidential office in Taipei, warning that Mr Trump's tariffs could lead to job losses."This is why we hope the government can propose plans to protect the rights of labourers," said union leader Carlos Wang.Protests were also held in Manila, Jakarta and Türkiye, where protests also concerned the jailing of Istanbul's opposition mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu.APPosted 41m ago41 minutes agoFri 2 May 2025 at 3:45amShare optionsCopy linkFacebookX (formerly Twitter)Top StoriesLittle-known entity comparing Dutton to Trump spends more than $400,000 on political Meta adsTopic:Australian Federal ElectionsPhoto shows A man in front of a billboard which says "the parties are the problem"Home owners far outnumber first-time buyers, so pollies ‘do the math’Topic:Property PricesPhoto shows A man outside his Qld home standing next to the fence at the front of the house'Stranded': Motorists describe chaos caused by scrap metal truck debrisTopic:Road Accidents and IncidentsPhoto shows A metal shard embedded in a tyreWhere the election will be won and lost — or left hangingTopic:Australian Federal ElectionsPhoto shows A stylised map shows Australia's 150 federal electorates as clusters of hexagons.Why Melbourne’s inner north has Labor worriedTopic:Federal GovernmentPopular now'Stranded': Motorists describe chaos caused by scrap metal truck debrisTopic:Road Accidents and IncidentsPhoto shows A metal shard embedded in a tyreJill Sobule, singer behind I Kissed A Girl and Supermodel, dead at 66Topic:Folk MusicPhoto shows A woman with a blonde bob sits in a black dress with a white collar holding a guitar, smiling.Little-known entity comparing Dutton to Trump spends $400,000 on adsTopic:Australian Federal ElectionsPhoto shows A man in front of a billboard which says "the parties are the problem"Related topicsActivism and LobbyingGovernment and PoliticsUnited StatesWorld PoliticsTop StoriesLittle-known entity comparing Dutton to Trump spends more than $400,000 on political Meta adsTopic:Australian Federal ElectionsPhoto shows A man in front of a billboard which says "the parties are the problem"Home owners far outnumber first-time buyers, so pollies ‘do the math’Topic:Property Prices'Stranded': Motorists describe chaos caused by scrap metal truck debrisTopic:Road Accidents and IncidentsWhere the election will be won and lost — or left hangingTopic:Australian Federal ElectionsWhy Melbourne’s inner north has Labor worriedTopic:Federal GovernmentJust InCandidate labels voters in his electorate 'dumbest on this planet' Topic:Australian Federal Elections4m ago4 minutes agoFri 2 May 2025 at 4:22amComedian Alan Davies says he never remembers the facts from QITopic:Stand-Up Comedy12m ago12 minutes agoFri 2 May 2025 at 4:14amDoes more gas supply mean cheaper power bills for Australians? 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