US EditionUS-Colombia Drug Trade Feud Escalates
Trump accuses Colombia of complicity in drug trafficking and imposes tariffs and financial sanctions, while Colombia condemns U.S. military strikes that killed civilians, officials said.
- On Sunday, President Donald Trump announced higher tariffs on Colombia and suspended U.S. financial payments to Colombia, saying details of the tariffs will come on Monday.
- Earlier this month, Gustavo Petro said a U.S. strike hit a Colombian vessel and protested it belonged to a `humble family`, while his government called Trump's remarks offensive.
- The Pentagon reported that Hegseth stated it destroyed a vessel tied to the National Liberation Army and killed three people last year in the USSOUTHCOM area.
- During the past year, Colombia's foreign ministry vowed to seek international support, and Petro denied being a drug trafficker, saying `there is no greed in my heart`.
- In September, the U.S. designated Colombia among counternarcotics failures, and Colombia’s aid dropped after USAID closed, while 10% tariffs remain on most U.S. imports.
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The dramatic escalation of tensions between Colombia and the United States is disturbing the citizens of the South American country, who anticipate possible detrimental effects on their pockets and families as a result of President Donald Trump's announcements.
Last Sunday night, October 19, President Donald Trump mentioned from the Air Force One that he was going to increase tariffs in Colombia, as well as suspending all payments to the same country. This decision escalates the U.S. military’s dispute against boats, which allegedly traffic drugs. Petro has said that the boat was owned by a “lowly family” and not by a rebel group.
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US President Donald Trump confirmed on Sunday that the US was preparing to announce significant tariffs on Colombia, following the Republican leader's decision to suspend financial aid to the South American country due to its alleged inaction in the fight against drug trafficking
Trump Confirms Tariffs on Colombia, Calls Gustavo Petro a 'Lunatic' and 'The Worst President in Their History'
President Donald Trump confirmed night that his administration will impose tariffs on Colombian exports and cut financial assistance to the country, escalating tensions with one of Washington's closest regional partners.
Trump says will hike tariffs on Colombia as drug trade feud escalates
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE — President Donald Trump said on Sunday night he would raise tariffs on Colombia and stop all payments to the South American nation, escalating a feud that stems from the U.S. military’s strikes on vessels allegedly transporting drugs in the region.
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