The Deportation Dispute Between the United States and Colombia: Trade Sanctions and Diplomatic Agreement

In recent days, an important diplomatic dispute has been resolved between the US and Colombia. US President Donald Trump was threatened Colombia with the imposition of a 25 percent emergency levy. The reason for this was Colombia's refusal to accept migrants deported by US military planes. After this conflict, Colombia accepted all deported Colombian citizens without delay by accepting American terms. Following the agreement, the United States has suspended all tariffs and sanctions on Colombia.

The President of Colombia Gustavo Pietro initially opposed deportation by US military aircraft and called this action “inhuman”. He also offered a Colombian Presidential Aircraft for the dignified return of deported citizens. However due to America’s restrictions and threats of duties Colombia accepted the US terms.

After the agreement between the United States and Colombia white house delayed 25 percent tariffs and other restrictions From Colombia. However, Visa restrictions and Strict customs checks will remain until deportation flights are successfully resumed.

This conflict started when the US sent two military flights with 160 deported Colombians, which Colombia refused to accept. In response to this, Donald Trump announced 25 percent emergency tariffs on all goods that are imported from Colombia. He also imposed visa restrictions on Colombian authorities.

During this conflict, Colombian President Gustavo Pietro emphasized the honourable return of the deported citizens and opposed deportation by US military aircraft. He also offered a Colombian Presidential Aircraft so that the return of deported citizens could be ensured.

After this agreement between the United States and Colombia, improvements are expected In diplomatic relations between both countries. This agreement also highlighted the stress that is found in immigration policies between America and Latin American countries. Before this same conflicts also emerged with Brazil and Mexico.

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Colombian Foreign Minister Luis Gilberto Morillo confirmed that the deported Colombian nationals will be accepted and high-level meetings will also be held with America in future.

This conflict and the solution to the conflict can profound effect on relationships with Latin American countries and the strict immigration policies of the United States. In addition, this matter also marked a question on the process of deportation by US military aircraft.