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Long truck lines at Colombia-Ecuador border as tariffs loom
- Long truck lines are seen at the Colombia-Ecuador border as drivers waited for hours to cross due to upcoming new tariff measures.
- Ecuador plans to impose a 30 percent tariff on many products from Colombia, set to begin soon.
- Ecuadoran President Daniel Noboa accused Colombia of insufficient action against drug trafficking at their shared border.
- Hundreds of truck drivers faced delays in crossing the border on January 30, 2026.
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Rows of trucks in Rumichaca before the beginning of tariffs between Ecuador and Colombia. Millions in losses and concern for smuggling.
Jairo Ricaurte, a carrier for a satellite equipment company, said vehicles have been in the area since Thursday.
Transporters express uncertainty as trade tension between the two countries escalates
The tariffs between Ecuador and Colombia and the application of a 30% security rate will enter into force from February 1, 2026, with direct effects on prices, employment, competitiveness and production chains in both countries.
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Leaning Left5Leaning Right6Center10Last UpdatedBias Distribution48% Center
Bias Distribution
- 48% of the sources are Center
48% Center
L 24%
C 48%
R 28%
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