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Lesotho
[ luh-soo-too, -soh-toh ]
noun
- a monarchy in southern Africa, encircled by South Africa: formerly a British protectorate; gained independence 1966; member of the Commonwealth of Nations. 11,716 sq. mi. (30,344 sq. km). : Maseru.
Lesotho
/ lɪˈsuːtʊ; ləˈsəʊtəʊ /
noun
- a kingdom in southern Africa, forming an enclave in the Republic of South Africa: annexed to British Cape Colony in 1871; made a protectorate in 1884; gained independence in 1966; a member of the Commonwealth. It is generally mountainous, with temperate grasslands throughout. Languages: Sesotho and English. Religion: Christian majority. Currency: loti and South African rand. Capital: Maseru. Pop: 1 936 181 (2013 est). Area: 30 344 sq km (11 716 sq miles) Former name (1884–1966)Basutoland
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The small southern African country of Lesotho was hit by the highest of the most recently announced tariffs - 50% - before they were paused for 90 days.
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He wants to maximize every deal in isolation whether that is with China, Vietnam, or Lesotho.
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Lesotho appears to have bowed to pressure from the Trump administration by announcing on Monday that it had given a 10-year licence to Starlink.
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Lesotho - another southern African state - was hit with 50% tariffs, the highest in the list released by Trump on Wednesday.
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But a future without Agoa – for Lesotho and others – presents big challenges.
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