President Trump posted a message in his Truth Social platform yesterday announcing that the United States would impose sanctions on goods manufactured in Colombia, and imported into the United States, after that country refused to grant landing rights to two U.S. military deportation flights. The immediate tariffs would start at 25%, and could be increased to 50% in a week.
Later yesterday, Colombian President Gustavo Preto offered to move the deported migrants back to Colombia in his country’s presidential aircraft. President Trump announced on Sunday night that “the fully drafted International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariffs and sanctions will be held in reserve, and not signed, unless Colombia fails to honor the agreement”.
In addition to the tariffs, President Trump in his message had also threatened to include the following “retaliatory measures” against Colombia:
-“Emergency 25% tariffs on all goods coming into the United States. In one week, the 25% tariffs will be raised to 50%”.
-“A Travel Ban and immediate Visa Revocations on the Colombian Government Officials, and all Allies and Supporters”.
-“Visa Sanctions on all Party Members, Family Members, and Supporters of the Colombian Government”.
-“Enhanced Customs and Border Protection Inspections of all Colombian Nationals and Cargo on national security grounds”.
-“IEEPA Treasury, Banking and Financial Sanctions to be fully imposed”.
