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The White House announced late Sunday that US President Donald Trump has decided not to proceed with planned tariffs and certain sanctions against Colombia. This decision follows an agreement by the South American nation to accept deported migrants from the United States, including those transported on US military aircraft.
In a statement, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that Colombia “has agreed to all of President Trump’s terms, including the unrestricted acceptance of all illegal aliens from Colombia returned from the United States, including on US military aircraft, without limitation or delay.”
Earlier, President Trump had threatened to impose punitive tariffs and travel bans on Colombia, among other retaliatory measures, in response to the country’s initial reluctance to cooperate on deportation efforts. However, these measures have now been put on hold following Colombia’s agreement.
Leavitt clarified that the proposed tariffs, which would have initially imposed a 25% duty on all Colombian goods entering the United States and increased to 50% within a week, will be “held in reserve, and not signed.”
Despite the suspension of tariffs, visa restrictions on Colombian government officials will remain in effect “until the first planeload of Colombian deportees is successfully returned,” the White House stated.
The agreement marks a significant de-escalation in tensions between the two nations, which had been rising over the issue of deportation and immigration enforcement. President Trump’s administration has maintained a hardline stance on immigration, emphasizing the need for stricter border controls and the repatriation of undocumented migrants.
Colombia’s cooperation in accepting deported citizens, including those transported via US military flights, has been seen as a critical step in resolving the dispute. The White House has indicated that the agreement will serve as a model for future negotiations with other countries on similar issues.
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