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President Trump Imposes Tariffs On Colombia Over Immigration Dispute

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President Donald Trump has announced the imposition of tariffs on Colombia in response to the country's refusal to allow two repatriation flights of undocumented migrants to land. This marks the first retaliatory action by the new Trump administration against another country over immigration issues.

Trump stated that a 25% tariff will be placed on all goods entering the US, with plans to increase it to 50% within a week. Colombian President Gustavo Petro had earlier declared a halt to US military deportation flights, arguing that Colombian migrants should not be treated as criminals.

Trump criticized Petro's decision, labeling it a threat to US national security and public safety. He accused Colombia of failing to meet its international obligations regarding the acceptance and repatriation of criminals.

Colombia refused deportation flights, leading to retaliatory actions by Trump.
Trump imposes 25% tariff on Colombian goods, plans to increase to 50%.
Trump criticizes Colombian President Petro's decision, citing national security concerns.

In addition to the tariffs, Trump announced a series of punitive measures against Colombia. These include a travel ban, immediate visa revocations for Colombian government officials, allies, and supporters, as well as visa sanctions on party members, family members, and supporters of the Colombian government.

Furthermore, Trump pledged enhanced Customs and Border Protection inspections for all Colombian nationals and cargo on national security grounds. He also vowed to impose IEEPA Treasury, banking, and financial sanctions.

Trump emphasized that these actions are just the beginning and reiterated the administration's commitment to holding the Colombian government accountable for its perceived violations of legal obligations related to criminal repatriation.

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