[United States] Protests: Peaceful protest

Summary

Single-source ACLED detection — awaiting independent verification. On April 5, 2025, approximately 150 demonstrators gathered in Kanab, Utah, as part of nationwide "Hands Off!" protests against the Trump Administration's policies, including federal program cuts and public sector layoffs. The peaceful protest was classified as low severity.

Supply chain impact

No commodities or chokepoints are directly mapped to this event; second-order effects depend on how the situation escalates. If the protest movement gains momentum and spreads to areas with critical infrastructure or major logistics hubs, there could be potential for supply chain disruptions, though the peaceful nature of this demonstration suggests minimal immediate risk.

Watch points

• Monitor whether similar protests emerge near major transportation corridors, ports, or distribution centers across other states
• Track any escalation in protest activity that could transition from peaceful demonstrations to more disruptive actions affecting commerce