section_path: Trade conflicts by country/South America/Colombia
section_name: Colombia
paragraph_text: Colombia
  
  On January 26, 2025, a dispute arose between Colombia and the US after Colombian president Gustavo Petro refused to allow the landing of two US military aircraft carrying deported Colombian nationals. Petro called the treatment of deportees on military flights undignified and said he would accept deportation flights on civilian planes. In response, Trump ordered retaliation against Colombia and its officials, including 25 percent tariffs that would increase to 50 percent in one week if Petro did not reverse his position. Petro responded by ordering a 25 percent tariff on the US that would also increase to 50 percent. Hours later, the US said Colombia had agreed to "unrestricted acceptance" of deportees, including on military aircraft. Colombia said it would "continue to receive" deported Colombians and would guarantee them "dignified conditions".