White House says Colombia agrees to take deported migrants after Trump tariff threat
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The White House proclaimed victory after reaching an agreement with Colombia regarding the deportation of migrants. Faced with the threat of hefty tariffs and sanctions from President Trump, Colombian President Gustavo Petro initially resisted the U.S. deportation flights, citing the need for humane treatment of immigrants. However, the U.S. administration utilized bold tactics, including a warning to other nations, culminating in an agreement for Colombia to accept deported individuals under specified conditions. The White House characterized the outcome as a significant leverage against potential future resistance by other countries.
These measures are just the beginning. We will not allow the Colombian Government to violate its legal obligations with regard to the acceptance and return of the Criminals they forced into the United States.
The Government of 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 U.S. military aircraft, without limitation or delay.
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