7 countries (besides China) facing the highest tariff rates

Lesotho is a tiny kingdom surrounded by South Africa. In March, President Trump described Lesotho as a place “nobody has ever heard of.” People have heard of it now and it earns the distinction of receiving the most punishing tariff on this list at 50%.

United States Imports from Lesotho were US$242.46 Million during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. The U.S. important garments (primarily denim), rough diamonds, and farm-raised trout.

Cambodia leads the list of countries to be impacted by reciprocal tariffs, at a 49% rate. United States imports from Cambodia were US$13.36 billion during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. Apparel, footwear, and travel goods dominated the trade.

United States imports from Laos were US$849.74 million during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade.

According to the U.S. Trade Representative’s office, the U.S.A imports primarily optical and medical instruments, electronics, footwear, apparel, and natural resources like salt, sulfur, and stone.

The United States imports from Madagascar were US$753.23 million during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade.

According to the U.S. State Department, U.S. imports from Madagascar are primarily apparel, vanilla beans, and precious stones/metals.

Madagascar will be subject to a 47% tariff.

Vietnam is sixth on the list at a 46% reciprocal tariff rate.

According to the U.S. governments Bureau of Industry and Security, in 2022, the most recent year statistics are available, U.S. received $127.5 billion in imports from Vietnam.

The top commodity sectors were Machinery & Mechanical Appliances, Textiles, Footwear, and Headgear, and Miscellaneous Manufactured Items.

Sri Lanka will get slapped with a 44% tariff.

United States imports from Sri Lanka were US$3.16 Billion during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade.

Imports Sri Lanka are primarily in garments and gems.

Myanmar will get slapped with a 44% tariff.

United States Imports from Myanmar were US$683.25 million during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade.

According to the Observatory of Economic Complexity, main imports from Myanmar to the USA include trunks and cases, garments, and frozen fish.