Thabo Qhesi
Thabo Qhesi is an independent economic analyst based in Maseru, Lesotho, who has been vocal about the devastating impact of U.S. tariffs on the tiny African kingdom, emphasizing that a 50% reciprocal trade tariff could potentially decimate the textile sector, which is crucial for the country's economy.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guyana | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 786,552 | 619 | $6,000 | 5$ |
| Romania | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 7,448 | $250,000 | 97$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 5,594 | $700,000 | 452$ |
| Totals | 3 | 28,678,865 | 13,661 | $956,000 | 554$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Switzerland:
Thabo Qhesi warned that the 50% tariff would devastate Lesotho's textile sector.
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Romania:
Thabo Qhesi, an economic analyst from Maseru, stated that the factory closures would have a devastating effect on workers and other economic sectors.
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Guyana:
Thabo Qhesi, an independent economic analyst, warned that the new tariffs would kill the textile and apparel sector in Lesotho.
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