Lesotho has declared a national state of disaster over the country's "high rates of youth unemployment and job losses" as uncertainty over US tariffs hits the landlocked nation. Lesotho was hit by higher tariffs than any other country - 50% - when they were announced by President Donald Trump in April,

Authorities now hope to attract new investment, diversify the economy, and seek international support to navigate what they call an unfolding economic emergency.

Lesotho has declared a national state of disaster in response to soaring youth unemployment and economic instability.