Trump’s Pressure Forces Colombia To Accept Deportation Flights

President Donald Trump has secured a major win in his immigration enforcement efforts after Colombia agreed to receive deported nationals following the threat of economic penalties. The White House announced that tariffs on Colombian imports will be put on hold after the South American country agreed to comply with all conditions set by the Trump administration.

Initially, Colombian President Gustavo Petro had refused to accept deportation flights carrying illegal immigrants, leading Trump to propose a 25% tariff on all goods imported from Colombia. In response, Petro threatened his own economic countermeasures. However, late Sunday, Colombian officials confirmed they would fully comply with U.S. demands.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that Colombia has committed to the “unrestricted acceptance” of deportees, including those transported via U.S. military aircraft. Leavitt emphasized that if Colombia does not follow through, the proposed sanctions and tariffs could be reinstated without delay.

Colombia’s Foreign Minister Luis Gilberto Murillo stated that arrangements had been made to facilitate the return of deportees using the country’s presidential plane. While the immediate threat of tariffs has been lifted, the U.S. government will continue with travel restrictions on Colombian officials until the first flights successfully land.

Trump, who previously accused Colombia of endangering U.S. national security by blocking deportation flights, celebrated the outcome as a demonstration of America’s restored strength under his leadership. He made it clear that nations must cooperate with U.S. immigration policies or face consequences.

Colombian officials are scheduled to visit Washington, D.C., in the coming days to discuss further measures and finalize logistics for continued deportations.

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