The U.S. and Colombia have experienced rising tensions over migration policies, particularly in response to President Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration. Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro retaliated against U.S. deportation practices, increasing tariffs by 25% on American goods, and announced his refusal to accept deportation flights lacking a humane treatment protocol for migrants. In response, the U.S. imposed tariffs on Colombian imports, raised visa restrictions, and expressed concerns over national security, highlighting the strained relationship despite their long-standing alliance against narcotics trafficking.
Petro emphasized that Colombia would not accept deportation flights from the U.S. without a protocol that upholds the dignity of the migrants being returned.
Trump indicated that retaliatory measures, including increased tariffs, were essential to protect U.S. national security, stating that the Colombian government was violating legal obligations.
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