A trade war has erupted between the US and Colombia after Colombian President Gustavo Petro denied entry to two US military planes carrying deported migrants. In response, US President Donald Trump announced he would impose 25% tariffs on all goods coming into the US from Colombia.
Petro responded quickly, announcing retaliatory tariffs of 25% on the US. He also offered his presidential plan to facilitate the “decent return” of deportees from the US. Petro emphasized that migrants are not criminals and should be treated with dignity and respect.
Meanwhile, Trump’s administration has vowed to carry out “mass deportations.” The president signed multiple executive orders related to immigration on his first day in office.
However, the move has sparked widespread criticism. Many argue that the tariffs will hurt American businesses and consumers, while others say it is a political stunt.
Furthermore, the trade war between the two nations will have significant economic implications. The US imports about 20% of its coffee from Colombia, worth nearly $2 billion.
Additionally, the feud between the two nations has escalated, with Petro accusing Trump of considering Colombians an “inferior race.” Trump’s administration has argued that working with other countries to stop migratory flows is a “global imperative of US foreign policy.”
The Trump Petro trade war will continue, with both sides digging in their heels. The situation remains uncertain, and the trade war has far-reaching implications for both nations.
