00:01Los Angeles has declared a two-year national state of disaster in response to soaring unemployment,
00:06triggered by a sharp economic blow by the U.S. imposed tariffs.
00:11In April, U.S. President Donald Trump reinstated a 50% tariff on goods from Los Angeles,
00:17a move that has devastated the country's textile industry, one of its biggest employers.
00:22Deputy Prime Minister announced the emergency measure, noting the unemployment rate has now hit 30% with thousands losing their jobs in recent months.
00:34The state of disaster will remain in effect until June 30, 2027,
00:38allowing the government to take urgent action to cushion the economic shock and prevent further social fallout.
00:45Lesotho, a small landlocked nation surrounded by South Africa,
00:52has previously enjoyed duty-free access to U.S. markets on the trade agreements like AGOA.
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