Lesotho faces a 50% import tax on textiles, including jeans, exported to the US as part of Trump’s reciprocal tariffs, with a focus on reducing trade deficits; other African countries also hit with tariffs ranging from 10-47%, sparking concerns about job losses and economic impact. South Africa, a major exporter of platinum and cars to the US, condemned the punitive tariffs, reflecting strained US-South Africa relations under the Trump administration.
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