On January 26 , Two American C17 military aircraft conducting a deportation flight with around 160 Colombians on board were denied landing by Colombian president Gustavo Petro.
In retaliation, President Trump stated “ I was just informed that two repatriation flights from the United States, with a large number of Illegal Criminals, were not allowed to land in Colombia. This order was given by Colombia's Socialist President Gustavo Petro, who is already very unpopular amongst his people. Petro's denial of these flights has jeopardized the National Security and Public Safety of the United States, so I have directed my Administration to immediately take the following urgent :
1. Emergency 25% tariffs on all goods coming into the United States. In one week, the 25% tariffs will be raised to 50%.
2. A Travel Ban and immediate Visa Revocations on the Colombian Government Officials, and all Allies and Supporters.
3. Visa Sanctions on all Party Members, Family Members, and Supporters of the Colombian Government.
4. Enhanced customs , Border protections inspections of all Colombian Nationals.
5. IEEPA Treasury , Banking and Financial Sanctions to bell fully imposed
With in the hour of the statement of president Trump, Colombian President Gustavo Petro released a statement announcing that the colombian presidential plane would be used to facilitate the repatriation flights of colombian nationals who arrived earlier that day on Deportation flight to hunduras and later he also stated that Colombia will accept the American deportation flights now on.
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