O n Sunday evening, the White House confirmed that Colombia had agreed to the "unrestricted acceptance" of immigrants who entered the United States illegally from Colombia. As a result, President Donald Trump announced that the previously threatened 25% tariff on Colombia would be withheld—provided the country adheres to the terms of the agreement.
In a statement, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed, "The Government of Colombia has agreed to all of President Trump’s terms, including the unconditional acceptance of all illegal immigrants from Colombia who are being returned from the U.S., including those transported via U.S. military aircraft, without delay or limitation." She also stated that, in light of the agreement, the U.S. would hold off on signing the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariffs and sanctions unless Colombia fails to comply.
While financial sanctions and tariffs are temporarily paused, Leavitt emphasized that visa sanctions on Colombian officials and stricter customs inspections for Colombian nationals and cargo will remain in effect "until the first planeload of Colombian deportees is successfully returned."
This announcement comes after escalating tensions between Trump and Colombian President Gustavo Petro, following Petro’s decision to block two U.S. military planes carrying Colombian nationals who had entered the U.S. illegally. It is unclear whether President Trump and President Petro communicated directly following this exchange of threats.
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