If you’ve ever purchased jeans from well-known American brands such as Levi’s or Wrangler, it’s likely that they were produced in Lesotho, a small nation in southern Africa.
The textile industry is vital to Lesotho’s economy, providing jobs for approximately 12,000 individuals and sending around 75% of its products to the United States.
However, this situation may change following the 50% tariff imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump on imports from Lesotho.
Trump claims that Lesotho imposes a 99% tariff on American goods, a figure that the Lesotho government disputes, stating they are unaware of how the U.S. arrived at that number.
Thats sad. They’re cooked for no reason either. The US buying those jeans is a win win for both countries. Hopefully they can find other markets quickly.
Not exactly no reason. All eggs in one basket is a disaster waiting to happen even if the basket isn’t a single corporation or USA.
