Colombian President Gustavo Petro caves to Donald Trump's tariff threat, offers plane for migrant repatriation
Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced that his presidential plane will be used to repatriate Colombian migrants deported from the US. This decision followed US President Donald Trump's imposition of a 25% tariff on Colombian goods and strict sanctions, which compelled Petro to comply. In retaliation, Petro introduced tariffs on US imports, escalating tension between the two nations.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced that his presidential plane will be used to repatriate Colombian migrants deported from the US. This decision followed US President Donald Trump's imposition of a 25% tariff on Colombian goods and strict sanctions, which compelled Petro to comply. In retaliation, Petro introduced tariffs on US imports, escalating tension between the two nations.
