Among multiple severe responses, Trump listed a travel ban on Colombian government officials, 25 per cent tariffs, and invoking sanctions under emergency presidential powers
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President Donald Trump. Images- AP
After Colombian President Gustavo Petro blocked two flights carrying deported individuals from the United States on Sunday (January 26), his American counterpart Donald Trump vowed to hit Colombia with steep tariffs and other sanctions.
“Petro’s denial of these flights has jeopardised the National Security and Public Safety of the United States, so I have directed my Administration to immediately take the following urgent and decisive retaliatory measures,” Trump posted on his Truth Social platform.
Among multiple severe responses, Trump listed a travel ban on Colombian government officials, 25 per cent tariffs, and invoking sanctions under emergency presidential powers.
US, Colombia bilateral trade
According to the Office of the United States Trade Representative, US goods and services trade with Colombia totalled an estimated $53.5 billion in 2022. Exports were $28.7 billion, while imports were $24.8 billion. That year, the US’ goods and services trade surplus with Colombia was $3.9 billion.
The US, which accounts for 34 per cent of Columbia’s total trade, is the country’s largest trading partner, according to the US Department of State.
Meanwhile, Colombia accounted for one per cent of US’ overall exports in 2022.
The US-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement (CTPA) has been in effect between the two nations since May 2012.
It provided US with significant access to Colombia’s $166 billion ser