Crowds of protesters turned up in Washington D.C. Saturday to join in a nationwide "Hands Off" protest against U.S. President Donald Trump's policies since he came back to the White House in January.
Organized by a coalition of more than 150 groups, including civil rights organizations, labor unions and veterans' associations, the coordinated movement led to over 1,400 protests nationwide to oppose Trump over the economy, immigration and human rights.
Since taking office, the Trump administration has faced heavy criticism for sweeping policy changes, including mass layoffs in federal agencies, deportation of immigrants, steep budget cuts and imposing sweeping tariffs on trading partners.
Trump shook financial markets and upset nations around the world with a raft of trade tariffs this week. Protesters said they were concerned about the adverse impact of tariffs on consumer prices and cost of living.
"It's going to be generational. I'm afraid, I'm worried for my kids and grandkids. These costs are going to affect them for a long, long time," said a protester.
"I think the reset is going to be devastating to the people in this country because all it's going to do is reset it so that manufacturers in this country can raise their prices on us," said another protester.
"It's going to be a huge detriment to the American economy. Again, I'm just listening to the experts and what all the experts are saying -- and who's not an expert is Trump," said a third protester.
According to organizers, nearly 600,000 people have signed up for the "Hands Off" movement.
Anti-Trump protesters gather in Washington D.C.
Anti-Trump protesters gather in Washington D.C.
Anti-Trump protesters gather in Washington D.C.
Anti-Trump protesters gather in Washington D.C.
The fifth China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) opened in south China's island province of Hainan on Sunday with a record scale of global participation.
More than 1,700 companies from 71 countries and regions are participating in China's only national-level exhibition focused on consumer goods, showcasing over 4,100 brands.
Two special exhibition zones, respectively, on artificial intelligence (AI) and low-altitude economy applications, are set for the first time in Hall No. 1, where nearly 90 enterprises are showcasing their newest products and services, including more than 20 leading corporations in consumer electronics and cutting-edge sci-techs.
Brands like Huawei and Unitree are demonstrating products such as the latest smartphones and humanoid robots.
Live displays of low-altitude techs, such as Xpeng AeroHT's "flying car" and EHang's drones for cross-sea transport and tourism, are taking center stage.
China's Ministry of Commerce, one of the organizers of the CICPE, launched the "Shopping in China" campaign on Sunday morning, a nationwide initiative promoting shopping, dining, and tourism, as well as exhibitions and performances with about 30 activities throughout the year.
"Since five years (ago), we [have been participating in this] Hainan expo. We have now a company in Hainan. I am now living in Hainan. We have customers all over China. It's very big. The opportunity of China is the size of the market," said Ramel Francois Felix, CEO of Les Vignerons du Castelas.
"When we joined the consumer products expo last year, 80 percent of the exhibits we brought here were produced exactly according to designs for Pakistani people. So this year, we have brought different exhibits, many of which were designed with Chinese cultural elements," said a Pakistani exhibitor.
The first Singaporean exhibition group of enterprises appeared at the expo.
"Singapore selected five enterprises to attend the fifth CICPE. China's huge consumer market is their primary focus, and they hope this expo will help them enter the Chinese market and find some good business partners to sell their products better," said Liu Peng, chief representative with the Singapore representative office of the Hainan Provincial Bureau of International Economic Development.
The 2025 CICPE is bridging global brands with China's market, highlighting Hainan's role as a key free trade hub.
China International Consumer Products Expo opens with record scale of global participation
