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2025 - 1 - 26Trump and Colombia: A Tariff Tango Fueled by Migrant Madness!
Colombian President -- Gustavo Petro -- trump colombia Colombia - Gustavo Petro - migration policy - tariffs - trade relations - Trump - U.S. deportations - Colombian President - trump colombiaWhen Trump met Colombia's Petro, tariffs flew higher than deported migrants! Dive into this international dispute that'll leave you chuckling.
In a diplomatic showdown reminiscent of a high-stakes game of poker, President Donald Trump has imposed a whopping 25% emergency tariff on all goods imported from Colombia. This move comes after Colombian President Gustavo Petro turned away US military planes that were meant to bring deported migrants back to their home country. It's a classic case of diplomacy gone awry, where aircraft and tariffs have taken center stage, and the stakes couldn't be higher.
Colombian President Petro didn’t stop there, hinting at retaliatory measures that could see tariffs on American goods shoot up to an eye-watering 50%. This back-and-forth tit-for-tat is being watched closely by global markets, as the once friendly relationship between the US and Colombia seems to be grinding to a halt. What’s more entertaining than a border dispute? How about a tariff battle fueled by the politics of immigration?!
As both leaders dig in their heels, the fallout from this debacle could lead to some awkward moments down the line. Did someone mention avocados? They might just be the unsuspecting victims when tariffs skyrocket, hitting the wallets of unsuspecting shoppers in both countries. After all, nothing brings people together like overpriced guacamole, right?
As this spicy political drama unfolds, we might want to keep a close eye on the international implications. The tariffs, while aiming at one specific issue, could create ripples that affect trade routes, supply chains, and even the occasional taco Tuesday. While we'd love to see leaders negotiate peace with a friendly game of charades, it seems the only game being played is one of escalated trade tensions and backroom deals. Strap on your seatbelts, Canada; this story might just get wilder as it progresses!
Trump imposes 25% tariffs on Colombia as deported migrant flights ... (BBC News)
It comes after Colombian President Gustavo Petro denied entry on Colombian soil of US military planes carrying deported migrants.
Colombia threatens retaliation after Trump vows tariffs over ... (CBC.ca)
Colombia's President Gustavo Petro on Sunday threatened to impose 50 per cent tariffs on goods imported from the United States in retaliation to similar ...
Trump orders tariffs on Colombia over rejection of US military ... (BNN)
Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Sunday said that his government wouldn't accept flights carrying migrants deported from the United States until the ...
Trump slaps tariffs on Colombia after it turns around US migrant ... (Politico)
President Donald Trump said Sunday he is slapping an emergency 25 percent tariff on all goods imported from Colombia after the country's president turned ...
Trump Imposes Tariffs, Sanctions on Colombia in Migrant Dispute (Financial Post)
President Donald Trump imposed tariffs and sanctions on Colombia hours after its leftist president refused to allow two military planes carrying deported ...
Trump imposes tariffs, sanctions on Colombia after it refuses ... (Reuters)
Trump said the Colombia's refusal jeopardized U.S. national security. He imposed tariffs on incoming goods, sanctions on government officials, ...
Trump issuing 'emergency 25% tariffs' against Colombia after ... (CNN)
President Donald Trump on Sunday announced retaliatory tariffs on Colombia after its president blocked US military deportation flights from landing, ...
Colombia refuses U.S. deportations, Trump retaliates (Genocide Watch)
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Colombia accepts deportees after earlier blocking flights and ... (The Guardian)
Trump had called for 'retaliatory measures' including 50% tariffs on Colombia after Gustavo Petro blocked two aircraft.
Trump and Colombia's president clash over deportation flights ... (PBS NewsHour)
The U.S. and Colombia, long close partners in anti-narcotics efforts, clashed Sunday over the deportation of migrants and imposed tariffs on each other's ...
US, Colombia wage tariff war after Petro blocks Trump's deportation ... (Aljazeera.com)
Colombian leader says Bogota will refuse US deportation flights until migrants are guaranteed 'dignified treatment'.
President Trump Threatens Tariffs and Sanctions Against Colombia ... (Sanctions & Export Controls Update -)
The measures President Trump announced are as follows: Emergency tariffs: A 25% tariff on all Colombian imports to the United States, which would escalate to 50 ...
White House says Colombia agrees to take deported migrants after ... (Toronto Star)
U.S. President Donald Trump said that he was ordering tariffs, visa restrictions and other measures against Colombia after two flights carrying migrants ...
Secretary Rubio Authorizes Visa Restrictions on Colombian ... (Department of State)
Secretary Rubio is now authorizing travel sanctions on individuals and their families, who were responsible for the interference of U.S. repatriation flight ...
US suspends tariffs after Colombia agrees to deportation flights (BBC News)
Hours earlier, President Trump had announced 25% tariffs on all Colombian goods.
White House backs off on tariffs on Colombia after agreement on ... (CNN International)
“Colombian President Petro had authorized flights and provided all needed authorizations and then canceled his authorization when the planes were in the air. As ...
US politics live: Colombia backs down over deportations as ... (The Guardian)
US and Colombia back down from brink of trade war after Colombia agrees to accept flights carrying people deported from US.
Co-operate or else: Trump's Colombia face-off is warning for all ... (BBC News)
Less than a week into his presidency, Donald Trump has briefly engaged in his first international tariff dispute. And the target wasn't China, Mexico or ...
Trump spotlight: A clash with Colombia and what lies ahead on ... (Aljazeera.com)
The crisis erupted when Colombian President Gustavo Petro earlier on Sunday had blocked US military cargo planes carrying undocumented migrants from landing.
Oil Edges Up as Trump's Colombia Sanctions Threat Rattles ... (EnergyNow)
(Reuters) – Oil prices edged up on Monday, with traders still on edge despite the U.S. pulling back from initial sanctions threats against Colombia, reducing ...
Trump Sparks Colombia Selloff With Unexpected Tariff Spat (Financial Post)
The Colombian peso tumbled as the nation was suddenly, if briefly, thrust into a tariff war with the US, its longtime political ally and largest trading ...
Trump to hold off on 25% Colombia tariffs, reaches deal on migrants (Financial Post)
The president's move to quickly threaten tariffs is a stark reminder of his eagerness to use economic tools for geopolitical goals. Read on.
Trump claims victory in tariff and migration standoff with Colombia ... (Politico)
Hours after threatening punitive tariffs, the White House said Colombia agreed to accept deported migrants and lifted the threat of new levies.
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