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January 27, 2025

Colombia, U.S. Agree to Deal on Tariffs and Immigration After Rapid Series of Tit-for-Tat Moves
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The White House has announced the government of Colombia has agreed to
begin accepting flights of deported immigrants after a dramatic standoff
between the two countries. On Sunday, Colombian President Gustavo Petro
turned back two U.S. military planes carrying deported people, saying
immigrants should be treated with dignity. President Trump then imposed
new tariffs and sanctions on Colombia. Petro responded with retaliatory
tariffs on U.S. imports, but within hours the White House announced a
deal had been reached.


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