PM Lawrence Wong warns of 'new storm' amid rising US-China tensions, trade barriers in May Day Rally speech
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong warned of turbulent times ahead for Singaporeans as US tariffs threaten to disrupt both economic and geopolitical relations in his May Day Rally speech on Thursday (May 1).
In his first speech at the May Day Rally as prime minister, PM Wong addressed a crowd of over 1,600 union leaders, tripartite partners, and guests at Downtown East on Labour Day, which also coincides with the last day of campaigning for GE2025.
«This year, we have a double celebration, May Day and SG60. And we have every reason to rejoice. Look at how far we've come in Singapore these last 60 years,» he said.
«It wasn't always an easy road. We've had our ups and downs. But through it all, we stood together, we stood united.»
He then pointed out the Singapore today is a testament to the dedication and resilience of workers in Singapore and unions.