Trump Slaps Tariffs, Travel Ban on Colombia in Migrant Dispute
SUMMARY
President Donald Trump imposed severe economic and diplomatic measures on Colombia after the South American country refused to allow two planes of illegal aliens to land on its soil. In a social media post, Trump announced an emergency 25% tariff on all Colombian goods entering the U.S., which would increase to 50% in one week. Additionally, Trump called for a travel ban and immediate visa revocations for Colombian government officials, as well as sanctions targeting their allies, family members, and supporters. Trump criticized Colombia's radical socialist President Gustavo Petro, stating that the refusal to accept the migrant flights had compromised U.S. national security and public safety; “Petro’s denial of these flights has jeopardized the National Security and Public Safety of the United States.” The president concluded his announcement with; "These measures are just the beginning. We will not allow the Colombian Government to violate its legal obligations,"
