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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Gustaf Kilander and Alex Woodward

Colombia backs down in face of Trump tariff threats over migrants deported on military planes

The White House says Colombia has agreed to President Donald Trump’s terms following a weekend dispute over deportation flights from the United States using military aircraft, averting a trade war within the first week of Trump’s presidency.

Trump threatened Colombia with “decisive retaliatory measures” including tariffs and visa sanctions after Colombia denied entry to two U.S. flights on military planes carrying people who were allegedly living in the country without legal permission.

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