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Trump puts Colombia tariff, sanctions on hold after agreement on deportation flights | N18G

The U.S. and Colombia avoided a trade conflict after Colombia agreed to accept deported migrants on military flights, a move that had previously been refused. President Trump had threatened tariffs, sanctions, and other penalties on Colombia in response to its refusal to accept deportation flights as part of his immigration crackdown. Under the new agreement, Colombia will accept all deported migrants without delay or limitation, including those arriving on U.S. military planes. In exchange, the U.S. will suspend proposed tariffs, travel bans, and financial sanctions. Colombian President Gustavo Petro had condemned the military deportation flights, offering his presidential plane for a more dignified return of deportees. The U.S. had also planned to implement increased border inspections and suspend visa processing in Colombia. The trade relationship between the two countries remains significant, with Colombia being the U.S.'s third-largest trading partner in Latin America.

first published: Jan 27, 2025 12:37 pm