Claim: The 2018 Jordanian protests, which started as a general strike by 30 trade unions, were an objection to the WB-prescribed new tax bill meant to increase the personal tax rates by 3% up to 5%.
Evidence: The 2018 Jordanian protests started as a general strike organized by more than 30 trade unions on 30 May 2018 after the government of Hani Mulki submitted a new tax law to Parliament. 
Personal tax rates 1–5,000 5,001–10,000 10,001–15,000 15,001–20,000 20,001+ 7% 7% 14% 14% 20% 5% 10% 15% 22% 25%