In the first ten days of his presidency, Donald Trump targeted Latin America through policies like reinstating Cuba on the terrorism list and imposing heavy tariffs on Colombia. After a diplomatic spat regarding the treatment of deportees, he chastised Colombia's President Petro, signaling a hardline approach directed by Marco Rubio and other neoconservatives. The situation escalated to sanctions against Colombia's government, exacerbating tensions in the region, marking a stark contrast to Biden's previous efforts to engage diplomatically with Cuba.
The reincorporation of Cuba on the list of state sponsors of terrorism, hours after his inauguration, set the tone for Trump's presidency.
Trump reacted by berating the 'unpopular' and 'socialist' president, slapping 25 percent tariffs on all Colombian imports and announcing sanctions.
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