
Colombia agrees to accept deported migrants, averting U.S. tariffs and sanctions in a last-minute deal.
Trump is proving how he just gets things done. Biden could have been doing things like this for the last four years…
At a Glance
- Colombia agrees to unrestricted acceptance of deported illegal aliens from the U.S.
- U.S. pauses threats of tariffs and sanctions following the agreement
- Visa sanctions remain until the first deportation flight is completed
- Agreement includes acceptance of deportees on U.S. military aircraft
- The deal averts potential trade war between the two nations
Colombia Concedes to U.S. Demands
Colombia has agreed to accept deported migrants from the United States, effectively averting a potential economic confrontation. The agreement came after President Donald Trump threatened to impose severe economic measures, including tariffs and sanctions, on the South American nation.
“The Colombian government ‘agreed to all’ of President Donald Trump’s terms regarding the ‘unrestricted acceptance of all illegal aliens from Colombia’ who are being deported from the United States,” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said.
The deal marks a stark reversal from Colombia’s initial stance, as President Gustavo Petro had previously refused to accept deportation flights. The agreement now includes the acceptance of deportees even on U.S. military aircraft, a point of contention in earlier negotiations.
White House confirms Colombia has agreed to all of Trump’s conditions, including accepting deportation flights. As a result, the U.S. will not impose sanctions or tariffs on Colombia, following the country's acceptance of deported migrants.
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The accord has effectively paused the implementation of severe economic measures that were poised to impact Colombia significantly. President Trump had threatened to impose 25% tariffs on Colombian goods, implement travel bans, and enforce visa sanctions if Colombia did not comply with U.S. deportation demands.
“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,” a White House statement declared.
Colombia, a significant trading partner for the U.S., faced potential disruption to the $33.8 billion in trade facilitated by a 2006 free trade agreement. The agreement has allowed both nations to step back from the brink of a trade war that could have had far-reaching consequences for both economies.
Ongoing Measures and Future Implications
While the threat of tariffs and sanctions has been put on hold, certain measures remain in place to ensure Colombia’s compliance with the new agreement. As Karoline Leavitt explained, “The visa sanctions issued by the State Department, and enhanced inspections from Customs and Border Protection, will remain in effect until the first planeload of Colombian deportees is successfully returned.”
The use of U.S. military aircraft for deportations is an unusual step, with recent flights to Guatemala and a refusal from Mexico highlighting the controversial nature of this approach. The agreement with Colombia sets a precedent that could influence future negotiations with other nations on immigration issues.
“Today’s events make clear to the world that America is respected again. President Trump expects all other nations of the world to fully cooperate in accepting the deportation of their citizens illegally present in the United States,” a White House statement further explained.
This administration is quite clear: we will return illegal aliens to their countries of origin. Period.