
Colombia has backed down and agreed to accept deportation flights from the United States after facing pressure from President Donald Trump’s administration. The White House announced the reversal late Sunday, confirming that planned economic penalties, including tariffs and sanctions, will be put on hold.
The dispute erupted after Colombian President Gustavo Petro refused to allow U.S. military flights carrying deported Colombian nationals to land. In response, Trump swiftly announced a 25% tariff on Colombian imports and additional sanctions targeting government officials. Colombia initially reacted with threats of retaliatory tariffs but soon softened its stance.
— Stephen Miller (@StephenM) January 27, 2025
Colombian Foreign Minister Luis Gilberto Murillo confirmed that arrangements have been made to facilitate the return of deported citizens. The country’s presidential aircraft will now be used to transport deportees, signaling an effort to meet U.S. demands while maintaining some level of control over the process.
President Trump used only ONE Truth Social Post to solve Columbia illegals deportations and slammed Socialist Colombian President Gustavo Petro! Deport them all!!!
FAFO!🤣🤣🤣👇
Only One Post!👇 pic.twitter.com/C08L9hoqME
— AJ Huber (@Huberton) January 26, 2025
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that the Trump administration would keep enhanced customs inspections in place for Colombian goods until the first deportation flights are completed.
Trump brought Columbia to their knees between the 8th and 9th hole. 😎 pic.twitter.com/FVB4E5J4yo
— Big Fish (@BigFish3000) January 26, 2025
Trump took to social media to emphasize his commitment to ensuring that foreign governments take responsibility for their citizens who enter the U.S. illegally. He warned that any future refusal to cooperate would result in swift economic action.
Columbia tried to resist Trump and he came back swinging haymakers.
So far Trump is over-performing beyond my expectations. pic.twitter.com/hv7jl3xTUF
— Marc Lobliner – IFBB Pro (@MarcLobliner) January 26, 2025
Officials from both countries are scheduled to meet in Washington to finalize logistics and avoid any further conflicts regarding deportation operations.
1 Trump sends illegals back to Columbia
2 Columbia refuses flights
3 Trump levels them with tariffs
4 Columbia sends their presidential plane to come get those same migrants lol
5 Everyone suddenly realizes the Democrats could've fixed this at any time and intentionally did not— Clint Russell (@LibertyLockPod) January 26, 2025