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Source: France 24 | Published: April 3, 2025, 8:43 p.m.
Trump slaps tariffs on Africa: 50% on Lestho, 30% on South Africa • FRANCE 24 English
US President Donald Trump has called tariffs the "most beautiful word" in the dictionary. Some African countries might disagree. Lesotho was slapped with the White House's highest tariff rates in a list released on Wednesday, with a 50% import tax. Other countries hit include Madagascar with 47% and South Africa with 30%. South Africa's trade minister says they're now actively working on new opportunities.
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