Trump Halts Colombia Tariff Threat After Migration Deal.
The White House said it reached a deal with Colombia on migrant returns Sunday night, ending a brief trade dispute.
President Trump had threatened Colombia with steep tariffs after the country blocked U.S. deportation flights. His plan included a 25 percent tax on Colombian goods, rising to 50 percent in a week.
The dispute started when Colombia rejected U.S. military planes carrying deported migrants. Trump responded with plans for visa bans on Colombian officials and stricter customs checks.
"These measures are just the beginning," Trump posted on Truth Social. He claimed Colombia broke legal duties by refusing returned migrants.
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt later announced Colombia agreed to accept all deported migrants, including those on U.S. military aircraft. The agreement ended the need for trade penalties.
The White House said it reached a deal with Colombia on migrant returns Sunday night, ending a brief trade dispute.
President Trump had threatened Colombia with steep tariffs after the country blocked U.S. deportation flights. His plan included a 25 percent tax on Colombian goods, rising to 50 percent in a week.
The dispute started when Colombia rejected U.S. military planes carrying deported migrants. Trump responded with plans for visa bans on Colombian officials and stricter customs checks.
"These measures are just the beginning," Trump posted on Truth Social. He claimed Colombia broke legal duties by refusing returned migrants.
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt later announced Colombia agreed to accept all deported migrants, including those on U.S. military aircraft. The agreement ended the need for trade penalties.
