BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — The White House and Colombia engaged in a tense standoff over the acceptance of deported migrants from the U.S., with President Donald Trump threatening tariffs and sanctions on Sunday. The dispute arose after Colombia refused to accept two U.S. military aircraft carrying migrants, prompting Trump to impose visa restrictions, threaten tariffs on Colombian goods, and other retaliatory measures.
President Trump accused Colombian President Gustavo Petro of jeopardizing U.S. national security by blocking deportation flights. However, following negotiations, Colombia agreed to accept all deported migrants from the U.S. without delay or limitation, averting the tariffs. The Colombian government expressed satisfaction with the resolution, emphasizing its commitment to receiving deportees with dignity.
