The state of national disaster was announced after unemployment topped 30%, reaching 50% among young people. Trump's 50% tariffs and foreign aid cuts have contributed to the economic crisis. The government has launched initiatives to support young people, but many consider the response insufficient. Lesotho, with a per capita GDP of just $916, relies on diamond and textile exports but risks significant job losses if the AGOA agreement is not renewed.
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Micul stat african Lesotho declară stare de calamitate din cauza şomajului masiv provocat de taxele vamale de 50% impuse de SUA
Țara care îngenunchează în fața tarifelor impuse de SUA. Autoritățile au declarat stare de dezastru național
Statul care a declarat stare de dezastru național. Economia țării este grav amenințată de tarifele comerciale ale lui Trump
US tariffs: Lesotho declares state of disaster amid US tariff uncertainty
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