On Sunday, former President Donald Trump took a firm stance against Central and South American countries that refuse to cooperate with his aggressive deportation plan.
Through his Truth Social platform, Trump announced his decision to impose a 25% tariff on all goods coming from Colombia.
He warned that the tariff would increase to 50% within a week if the country continued to refuse cooperation.
Colombia’s Rejection and Trump’s Retaliation
This move came after Colombia blocked two U.S. military flights filled with deported migrants from landing on their soil.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro publicly rejected the U.S. flights, stating earlier on Sunday that he would not allow the planes to land with migrants on board.
In response, Trump immediately enacted sanctions, including the tariff and a travel ban targeting Colombian government officials.
Trump also made it clear that any supporters, allies, and even family members of the Colombian government would face visa revocations.
He warned that these measures were just the beginning, threatening further action if Colombia failed to comply with the return of migrants.
Challenges with Deportation Plans
Trump’s broader plans for deporting illegal immigrants hit some roadblocks this week.
Both Mexico and Colombia refused to let U.S. flights land with deported migrants.
For instance, two flights bound for South America, each carrying 80 migrants, were unable to land in Colombia due to the country’s refusal.
Meanwhile, Mexico blocked another flight without providing clear reasons, despite its forces previously setting up temporary shelters to handle migrants who had crossed the U.S. border illegally.
Deportation Efforts and Alternative Plans
While the Trump administration faces these challenges, they are still moving forward with their efforts.
A deal is in the works with El Salvador to accept migrants from third-party nations, preventing them from seeking asylum in the U.S.
Additionally, the administration has been preparing to send thousands of migrants currently detained in the U.S. back to their home countries.
The U.S. military has been gearing up for deportation missions, with plans to fly over 5,000 detainees out of the country.
Future Plans and National Security Focus
As Trump resumed his presidency, he immediately declared a national emergency at the southern border, directing the Department of Defense to take full control of addressing what he described as a national security crisis.
He also announced the deployment of 10,000 active-duty troops to the border as part of his plan to strengthen border security and manage the migrant crisis.
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