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Lesotho's Textile Industry Faces Crisis Amid Tariff Threats

4/4/2025

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Lesotho's textile industry faces challenges due to President Trump's 50% import tariff on US goods, risking jobs and market access.
The future of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa), which allows duty-free access for African exports, is uncertain.
Kenya remains hopeful about its competitiveness despite tariffs, while experts caution that Lesotho's economy may be severely impacted without Agoa.
The potential termination of Agoa could alter Africa's trade landscape, leading to greater dependence on internal markets and alternative trading partners.

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Story summary

Lesotho's textile industry faces challenges due to President Trump's 50% import tariff on US goods, risking jobs and market access.
The future of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa), which allows duty-free access for African exports, is uncertain.
Kenya remains hopeful about its competitiveness despite tariffs, while experts caution that Lesotho's economy may be severely impacted without Agoa.
The potential termination of Agoa could alter Africa's trade landscape, leading to greater dependence on internal markets and alternative trading partners.