How tariff threats decimated Lesotho's garment industry

WBUR

Published July 21, 2025 at 5:53 AM HST

The government of Lesotho, the tiny African mountain kingdom, has declared a two-year state of disaster. Its once-thriving garment industry is unravelling in the wake of President Trump’s tariff threats.

Kate Bartlett reports from the capital, Maser.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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