America-Columbia Relations: Many major decisions have been taken since Donald Trump became President in the US. During this time, the biggest decision that is considered to be the biggest decision is to send illegal migrants to their country. In this episode, the US had sent 2 flights to the column people who live illegally to their country. However, the Colombia government did not allow the flights to land. This decision was taken by the socialist President Gustavo Petro of Columbia. This move of Petro became a topic of international discussion, after which Trump came into action mood and issued an order to implement the tariff on Colombia.
The purpose of these flights was to send the criminals who illegally entered the US back to their country. However, President Petro refused to allow flights to enter his country, after which the Trump administration considered it a big threat to national security. The US believes that this decision is a violation of international laws and this may seriously affect security issues.
President Donald J. Trump announces retaliatory measures against Colombia after the country denied illegal alien deportation flights:
-Travel ban.
-Emergency tariffs.
-Financial sanctions.
-Enhanced inspections at the border.
-Visa revocation on government officials. pic.twitter.com/8VDZwzuZDq
— America (@america) January 26, 2025
America took a big decision
After the incident, the US administration has decided to take strict steps immediately. During this time, the US government has decided to immediately put a tariff of 25 percent on all the items coming from Colombia, which is planned to increase up to 50 percent within a week. This step can have a direct impact on the economy of Colombia. Apart from this, the Trump administration has ordered the travel ban on the Colombian government officials, their colleagues and supporters to cancel the visa immediately. Apart from this, visa sanctions have also been implemented on party members and their families of the Colombian government.
Columbia targeted on the economy of Colombia
The US administration has also ordered an increase in custom duty and border testing of Colombian citizens and cargo on national security. Its purpose is to stop any illegal activity on the border. The US has also implemented Treasury and Financial ban restrictions on the Colombian government under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). Its purpose is to damage Colombia’s financial system so that they can be forced to cooperate in the repatriation process.
Pressure on Colombian government, what is America’s next step?
America has clarified that these steps are just the beginning. If the Colombian government fails to follow its legal obligations, then more stringent measures can be implemented. The US administration has also indicated that business and diplomatic relations with Colombia can also be reconsidered.
President Gustavo Petro’s disputed move
Rejecting US Reputation flights by the Government of Columbia has become a serious diplomatic dispute between the two countries. This step of President Gustavo Petro can also negatively impact Columbia’s foreign policy and economy. The strict steps of the US administration are trying to pressurize Colombia so that it can follow its international obligations. Now it will be seen that in which direction this dispute moves forward and what are the results.
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