Colombia has backed down from a potential trade war with the United States, agreeing to accept deported migrants on US military planes. The agreement comes after a tense weekend that saw US President Donald Trump threaten steep tariffs on Colombian imports.
According to Foreign Minister Luis Gilberto Murillo, Colombia has agreed to "all of President Trump's terms," including the "unrestricted acceptance" of immigrants who entered the US illegally. US deportation flights have resumed, and the Colombian presidential plane is being prepared to assist in repatriating citizens.
The White House has also backed off its threat to impose tariffs, but other penalties, including visa sanctions and customs inspections, will remain in place until the first plane of Colombian deportees is successfully returned.
The agreement brings an end to a tumultuous weekend that threatened to raise coffee prices for American consumers and impact hundreds of thousands of Colombian workers. However, the face-off highlights the potential challenges facing other countries as they brace for Trump's immigration crackdown.
Key Points:
- Agreement Reached: Colombia agrees to accept deported migrants on US military planes.
- Tariff Threats: US President Donald Trump threatened steep tariffs on Colombian imports, but has since backed off.
- Visa Sanctions: Visa sanctions and customs inspections will remain in place until the first plane of Colombian deportees is successfully returned.
- Impact on Trade: The agreement averts a potential trade war, but highlights the challenges facing countries as they navigate Trump's immigration policies.
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