The United States withdrew its planned 25% tariff on Colombian products following the South American country’s agreement to accept deported migrants freely according to White House statements.
A dispute erupted between US officials and Colombia after President Gustavo Petro banned U.S. cargo planes for migrant returns to his country because he wanted all deportations through commercia flights that carried migrants decently.
The rapid response of former President Donald Trump led to sanctions that threatened Colombian immigration visas and customs inspections and blanket trade tariffs against Colombia. Petro declared his resistance by implementing national tariffs and new policies which he bolstered via a defiant stance directing at the US while declaring “Your blockade does not frighten me.” 
Both parties concluded an agreement to end their dispute through extended negotiations that took place during just several hours. During settlement negotiations Colombia agreed to swiftly admit any deportees delivered on US military flights without requiring delays and the US promised dignified deportation treatment.
Should Colombia break its terms of the agreement the White House has existing “fully drafted” tariffs in reserve while these penalizations will stay on the table forever. The first entirely completed deportation flight needs to send all its passengers before visa restrictions and intensified border checks will be removed.
The rapid conclusion shows the intricate challenge statesmen face when implementing immigration law while keeping bilateral ties intact. Global migration processes demonstrate sophisticated challenges which demand international partnerships across the board.
