Trump Announces 25% Tariffs on Colombia for Refusing Deportation Flights


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President Donald Trump has announced a series of strong measures against Colombia after the South American nation turned away two military flights carrying deported illegal immigrants from the United States.

Trump warned that Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s actions could potentially threaten U.S. national security. In response, he is initiating a 25 percent tariff on all Colombian imports, which will increase to 50 percent within a week.

The move includes additional sanctions, such as a travel ban and immediate visa revocations for Colombian government officials and their allies. Trump also plans to impose visa sanctions on party members, supporters, and family members of Colombian officials.

Enhanced U.S. Customs and Border Protection inspections of Colombian nationals and cargo will be implemented on national security grounds. Financial sanctions are also being considered.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated that these are just the beginning of measures to ensure Colombia adheres to its legal obligations regarding deported criminals.

As of now, no official executive orders have been issued concerning these tariffs, travel bans, or visa revocations.

President Gustavo Petro, who has a background as a member of the socialist 19th of April guerrilla movement, responded firmly to Trump’s announcement. He has declared a 50 percent tariff on U.S. goods entering Colombia.

Petro expressed his refusal to accept deportees handcuffed and on military aircraft, emphasizing the need for a protocol that ensures the dignified treatment of migrants.

Petro articulated his stance on social media, arguing that migrants are not criminals and deserve to be treated with dignity. He took to X to explain his actions, highlighting his decision to turn back U.S. military planes carrying Colombian migrants.

According to Petro, Colombia has never refused to accept migrants and has taken steps to address migration issues. He pointed to U.S. sanctions against Venezuela as a contributing factor.

Trump, in turn, criticized Petro’s comments, reiterating that Colombia’s decision to deny landing rights to the repatriation flights has jeopardized U.S. national security and public safety. He argued that Petro’s popularity within Colombia is already low and that his actions are damaging both nations.

The Trump administration also reported that four deportation flights were successfully sent to Mexico, indicating that the Mexican government accepted them despite earlier reports of a blocked plane. The White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, noted that this set a record for deportations to Mexico in a single day.

Before his presidency, Trump had issued warnings to both Mexico and Canada about potential 25 percent tariffs on goods entering the United States if they didn’t take action to secure their borders and prevent illegal immigration, as well as the trafficking of drugs like fentanyl. Trump had also considered a 10 percent additional tariff on China if it didn’t address the production of fentanyl precursors.

In addition to these proposed tariffs, Trump recently signed an executive order directing the Commerce Department and the Homeland Security Department to explore the creation of an “External Revenue Service.”

This new body would be responsible for collecting duties, tariffs, and other trade revenues, reinforcing his administration’s commitment to tightening trade regulations and safeguarding U.S. economic interests.

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