The protectionist policies implemented by Donald Trump are significantly impacting African countries. Lesotho is the worst affected, facing a tax rate of 50%. Following closely behind are Madagascar and Mauritius, with taxes of 47% and 40% respectively. Additionally, South Africa, Botswana, Angola, Libya, Algeria, and Côte d’Ivoire are also facing substantial taxes. In response, Pretoria is making urgent efforts to negotiate a new free trade agreement with Washington. For more details, we turn to FRANCE 24 correspondent in South Africa, Tom Canetti.

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