International Concerns
Across the globe, May Day celebrations were marked by protests against U.S. President 's policies, particularly his tariff agenda and stance on immigration, with demonstrators in countries like , , and expressing fears of economic instability.
Protesters in various nations, including , , and , criticized the "Trumpization" of world politics, highlighting concerns over extended workdays, anti-immigrant rhetoric, and the erosion of labor protections.
Local Demands and Actions
In Japan, May Day demands ranged from higher wages and gender equality to healthcare and disaster relief, with a notable presence of Trump's likeness in the protests.
Indonesian workers, expected to number around 200,000, called for wage raises, the end of outsourcing rules, and protections for domestic and migrant workers, while in , the focus was also on upholding democratic values amid protests against the jailing of Istanbul’s opposition mayor.