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 unraveling fast. In April, Donald Trump slapped the country with shock 50% tariffs, sending factories into freefall. Though those tariffs were paused, the uncertainty has been devastating.
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