Trump Slaps Colombia With 25% Tariffs, Sanctions in Migrant Dispute

Action comes after Petro denies entry to US military planes
Oil, Valentine’s Day flowers among top Colombian exports to US

President Donald Trump called for a travel ban and immediate visa revocations on Colombian government officials. — President Donald Trump called for a travel ban and immediate visa revocations on Colombian government officials.
Photographer: Al Drago/Bloomberg

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By Stephanie Lai, Patricia Laya, and Eric Martin

January 26, 2025 at 6:41 PM UTC

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January 27, 2025 at 2:31 AM UTC

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President Donald Trump ordered his administration to impose tariffs and sanctions on Colombia for refusing to allow two military planes carrying deported migrants to land, punishing a US security partner for stepping out of line with his immigration goals.