President Donald Trump declared that the U.S. will levy a 25% tariff on Colombian imports after Colombian President Gustavo Petro refused to allow flights carrying deported migrants to land in his country. Petro defended his decision, emphasizing that migrants deserve humane treatment and should not be considered criminals, which led him to turn away U.S. military aircraft meant to repatriate Colombian citizens.
In a statement on Truth Social, Trump expressed his intent to implement the tariffs immediately and warned that they would escalate to 50% within a week unless the Colombian government changed its stance. He remarked on the significant trade relationship between the U.S. and Colombia, highlighting key exports such as coffee, bananas, and crude oil that may be affected.
Moreover, Trump announced additional measures, including a travel ban on officials from the Colombian government and visa sanctions on individuals associated with it. He stated that these actions are only the preliminary steps in response to what he views as Colombia's failure to meet its obligations regarding the deportation of migrants. Meanwhile, President Petro reiterated his commitment to welcoming Colombians on civilian flights, stressing the importance of treating them with dignity rather than as criminals.
Trump's tough approach has displeased several Latin American nations, with reports indicating that Mexico also recently declined to accept a U.S. military flight carrying migrants. Throughout his political career, Trump has prioritized immigration issues, with his 2024 campaign focusing heavily on strict immigration policies and a promised large-scale deportation initiative should he return to the presidency.
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