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In response to Colombia's leftist president Gustavo Petro refusing to allow U.S. military planes carrying deported migrants to land, President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on Colombian goods, set to increase to 50% in a week. This move marks a significant deterioration in U.S.-Colombia relations, threatening the latter's fragile economy reliant on exports like oil and coffee. President Petro retaliated with tariffs on U.S. imports, escalating tensions further. Trump's actions underscore his willingness to use economic measures as leverage against allies who diverge from his immigration policies.
Source: YAHOO