Trump Suspends Customs Sanctions After Colombia Accepts Deported Migrants

The White House announced a pause on sanctions and tariffs against Colombia after Colombian President Gustavo Petro agreed to accept deported migrants from the U.S., a reversal from his earlier refusal. In response to Petro's rejection of two U.S. military planes carrying deportees, President Trump had initially imposed a 25% tariff on Colombian goods. Following negotiations, Colombia organized its presidential plane to facilitate the dignified return of deported citizens and established a Unified Command Post to ensure humane treatment of these individuals. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt highlighted that the Colombian government agreed to all of Trump's terms, including unrestricted acceptance of deported nationals. The incident serves as a warning to other nations about the consequences of obstructing U.S. immigration policies. The situation underscores the tensions between U.S. immigration enforcement and Colombia's approach to managing its citizens abroad.