- Colombia had earlier blocked two US military flights returning migrants from landing
- Colombia said the migrants should be brought back on civilian flights and not treated like criminals
- Trump hit back ordering a 25% tariff on all Colombian import
- The pair reached a deal
US Drops Tariffs on Colombia After Migrant Deal Reached
The US has cancelled planned tariffs on Colombian goods after Colombia agreed to accept deported migrants without restrictions, the White House announced.
The dispute began when Colombian President Gustavo Petro blocked two US military deportation flights from landing on Sunday. In response, former President Donald Trump ordered 25% tariffs on all Colombian imports.
Petro initially insisted that deported citizens should return on civilian flights and “not be treated like criminals.” However, Colombia later agreed to accept migrants on US military flights “without limitation or delay,” according to a White House statement. Colombia also emphasised its commitment to protecting the dignity of its citizens.
The agreement marks a resolution to a tense standoff that played out on social media. Trump had threatened tariffs and visa sanctions, while Petro fired back with his own tariff plans and praised Colombia’s resilience, calling the South American country “the heart of the world.”
Hours later, the two sides reached a deal, with the White House calling it a win for Trump’s tough immigration policies. Colombia’s foreign ministry said the “impasse” had been resolved.