Thousands across the globe march to celebrate May Day and protest over tariffs

The holiday, also known as International Workers’ Day or Labour Day, honours the struggles and achievements of workers and the labour movement

An activist raises his clenched fist during a May Day rally in Manila, Philippines. Picture: Aaron Favila/AP

From Tokyo to Turin, Taipei to Paris, tens of thousands marched in May Day rallies that spotlighted growing anger over US president Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff agenda and fears of global economic turmoil.

In France, union leaders condemned the “Trumpisation” of world politics.