CNN reports that in response to Colombia’s reluctance to accept two flights of undocumented Colombian migrants being deported from the United States, President Donald Trump declared on Sunday that he would impose penalties on the country.
Trump claimed to have implemented a 25% duty on all commodities entering the United States from Colombia in a post on his Truth Social network. If the problem is not resolved, the tariff will rise to 50% in a week.
The action follows Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s decision to stop U.S. deportation flights, claiming that the United States cannot treat Colombian migrants like criminals, CNN reports.
Two U.S. military flights headed for Colombia were reportedly turned back overnight, according to the site.
According to the report, Trump described the incident as a threat to public safety and national security in the United States.
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