President Donald Trump recently threatened tariffs and other measures against Colombia in response to its turning away military flights carrying illegal immigrants deported from the United States.
Trump warned on Jan. 26 that his administration would impose a 25 percent tariff on all imports from Colombia. That amount would rise to 50 percent in seven days should the issue persist. He also threatened to issue a travel ban and visa revocation for Colombian government officials along with “all allies and supporters.”
Later that day, Colombia said it would comply with Trump’s demands and accept their citizens back after deportation.
Colombia’s initial refusal to accept deportee flights is not the first time the United States has encountered resistance from nations in attempting to remove illegal immigrants….