Trump Threatens Tariffs on Countries Trading with Iran; Uber Ordered to Pay $8.5M in Rape Case
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a Friday executive order, U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose tariffs on countries that continue to trade with Iran, while a U.S. court ordered Uber to pay $8.5 million to a woman who claimed she was raped by a driver. These developments come amidst ongoing tensions with Iran and scrutiny of the ride-sharing company's safety practices.
The executive order, signed by Trump, could apply tariffs, using 25% as an example, to goods imported into the U.S. from any nation that "directly or indirectly purchases, imports, or otherwise acquires any goods or services from Iran," according to BBC World. Trump has not directly commented on the order but reiterated his stance of "no nuclear weapons" for Iran. This action follows weeks of threats and comes as senior U.S. and Iranian officials are engaged in talks in Oman.
Meanwhile, a federal court in Arizona found Uber responsible for the actions of a driver who allegedly raped a passenger. The jury deliberated for two days before reaching the verdict, ordering the company to pay $8.5 million to the plaintiff, Jaylynn Dean. Uber stated its intention to appeal the decision. The lawsuit also included claims of negligence and defective safety systems, which the jury rejected.
In other news, Gazans returning through the Rafah crossing have described security checks by a Palestinian militia. According to BBC World, Lamia Rabia, who was traveling with her children, said they were searched by members of the Abu Shabab militia at an Israeli military checkpoint inside the Gaza Strip. Delays and security restrictions meant only 12 Palestinians were able to return to Gaza on Monday.
The question of U.S. intervention in Iran remains a topic of debate. According to BBC World, Mojdeh, who was visiting Tehran with her husband, found themselves stranded in the city when protests spread and flights were cancelled. "Life was on pause," Mojdeh said, describing the impact of the situation.
Finally, Google employees are demanding the company cut ties with the U.S. government's immigration enforcement. An open letter published on Friday, signed by nearly 900 full-time Google employees, called for more transparency regarding the company's technology use within the government. A Google employee of seven years found it "mind-boggling" that Google was maintaining its ties, according to BBC Technology.
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