US Suspends Tariffs: Colombia Agrees to Migrant Deportation Flights

Colombia Agrees to Deportation: US Tariff Suspension Explained

The United States and Colombia have reached an agreement allowing U.S. deportation flights to Colombia, leading to the suspension of proposed U.S. tariffs and sanctions. This development follows a recent dispute where Colombia had denied entry to U.S. military planes carrying deported migrants, prompting President Donald Trump to threaten a 25% tariff on Colombian imports and visa restrictions for Colombian officials.

After negotiations, Colombia agreed to accept the deported migrants, including those transported on U.S. military aircraft. In response, the U.S. has paused the implementation of the threatened tariffs and sanctions. However, visa restrictions on Colombian officials will remain in place until the first group of deportees is successfully returned.