Lesotho’s denim industry unravels as Trump’s tariffs deadline looms
The African nation of Lesotho – the small, mountainous kingdom surrounded entirely by South Africa – once punched above its weight as the “denim capital of Africa.” But that reputation is rapidly unraveling. In April, US President Donald Trump imposed a shocking 50 percent tariff on Lesotho’s exports, sending its textile factories into freefall. Although the tariffs have since been paused, the resulting uncertainty continues to devastate the industry.
The African nation of Lesotho – the small, mountainous kingdom surrounded entirely by South Africa – once punched above its weight as the “denim capital of Africa.” But that reputation is rapidly unraveling. In April, US President Donald Trump imposed a shocking 50 percent tariff on Lesotho’s exports, sending its textile factories into freefall. Although the tariffs have since been paused, the resulting uncertainty continues to devastate the industry.
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