Trump Imposes Tariffs and Travel Restrictions on Colombia over Deportation Dispute

In his first week as president, Donald Trump has started an international trade dispute with Colombia after the country refused to let two U.S. flights carrying deported migrants land. The flights were military planes, not civilian ones, which led Colombia to deny permission. In response, Trump announced he would impose a 25% tariff on Colombian goods, as well as a travel ban and visa revocations for Colombian government officials and their allies.

Trump’s move highlights his focus on immigration issues, as he has prioritized actions to enforce stricter immigration policies. The president is sending a message to both U.S. allies and adversaries that there will be serious consequences for not cooperating with the U.S.