The United States will not impose tariffs or sanctions against Colombia. An agreement has been reached regarding the return of deported migrants.
This was reported by RBK-Ukraine citing Bloomberg.
"The South American country has agreed to all the conditions set by President Trump, including the unlimited acceptance of all illegal migrants from Colombia being returned from the United States. This includes transportation on American military aircraft, without restrictions or delays," stated White House Press Secretary Carolyn Levitt.
She also added that the order for tariffs and sanctions will remain unsigned, "unless Colombia violates this agreement."
Meanwhile, Colombian President Gustavo Petro retweeted the White House statement shortly after its publication.
Additionally, Colombia's Foreign Minister Luis Gilberto Murillo confirmed that both countries have overcome a diplomatic "deadlock," stating that the country will continue to accept deported citizens from the U.S. He also mentioned plans to travel to Washington in the coming days with the Colombian ambassador to the United States to oversee the implementation of agreements between the two nations.
"We will continue to accept Colombians returning as deportees, ensuring them dignified conditions," said Murillo.
Recall that earlier, Colombia refused to accept flights with migrants from the U.S. In response, Trump ordered sanctions against this country and to impose a 25% tariff on its goods. Furthermore, the U.S. embassy in Colombia suspended visa processing.
In turn, President Gustavo Petro ordered the Ministry of Commerce to raise tariffs on imports of goods from the U.S. by 25% as well.