US and Colombia Reach Agreement Amidst Tariff and Deportation Row
In recent developments, the US has suspended planned tariffs on Colombian imports following an agreement that Colombia will accept deported migrants on military flights. The deal comes after escalating tensions between President Trump and Colombian President Gustavo Petro, who initially pushed back against the US deportation strategy. In a display of high-stakes diplomacy, Trump threatened to impose a 25% tariff, prompting Colombia to capitulate and facilitate deportation flights. The situation reflects a broader warning to international leaders about the consequences of opposing US policies, as the US administration touts the resolution as a restoration of American respect on the global stage.
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