Mokhethi Shelile
Mokhethi Shelile is the Trade Minister of Lesotho, who has recently been in the news due to his urgent plea for assistance from the U.S. government regarding the harsh tariffs imposed by President Trump, which threaten to close textile factories and result in significant job losses in his country.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 2 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 47,340 | $2,700,000 | 1,883$ |
| Cabo Verde | 1 | 5.00 | 0.21% | +0% | 555,987 | 1,154 | $2,100 | 4$ |
| Totals | 3 | 68,441,998 | 48,494 | $2,702,100 | 1,887$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United Kingdom:
Mokhethi Shelile is the Trade Minister of Lesotho, who insists that the government is working to resolve the issues caused by the tariffs.
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Cabo Verde:
Mokhethi Shelile mentioned that American buyers were not placing orders due to uncertainty.
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United Kingdom:
Lesotho's Trade Minister Mokhethi Shelile told South African business news site Moneyweb last month that US buyers were 'not placing orders because they don't understand what is going to happen'.
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Switzerland:
Mokhethi Shelile is the Minister of Trade in Lesotho who was awakened by news of the American tariffs.
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Switzerland:
Mokhethi Shelile announced plans to send a delegation to Washington to discuss trade.
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United Kingdom:
Mokhethi Shelile stated that Lesotho cannot rely solely on the American market amid tariff concerns.
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Ghana:
Lesotho's Trade Minister Mokhethi Shelile expressed concerns about the impact of the tariffs on factories and jobs.
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Canada:
Lesotho’s Trade Minister, Mokhethi Shelile, expressed concern over the potential closing of textile factories due to the tariffs.
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