President Donald Trump's recent threat to impose a 25% tax on imports from Colombia has sparked tensions between the two countries, particularly concerning the acceptance of deported immigrants. This dispute comes at a critical time, just weeks before Valentine's Day, as Colombia is the primary foreign supplier of cut flowers to the United States.
However, following intense negotiations, the White House announced a breakthrough on Sunday, stating that Colombia had agreed to allow deportation flights to land, thereby averting the imposition of tariffs. While the tariffs have been put on hold, visa restrictions on Colombian officials and enhanced custom inspections will remain in place until the first planeload of deportees is successfully returned.
