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Trump Cracks Down On Colombia With Tariffs Over Deportation Refusal

In a move that sounds as if it’s straight out of a political soap opera, President Trump has decided to put Colombia on notice with a round of tariffs, visa restrictions, and other retaliatory actions. The reason? Colombia’s socialist President, Gustavo Petro, has had the audacity to reject flights carrying deported illegal migrants from the U.S. Apparently, this means that Petro is not just any ordinary leader; he’s the latest poster child for socialist policies gone awry, and the American public is apparently not buying it.

Leading the charge, Trump took to his social media platform to express his frustration, calling out Colombia for its rejection of repatriation flights laden with “illegal criminals.” One can’t help but chuckle at the thought of Petro’s government not only refusing to take back deported migrants but also insisting on “dignity.” It seems like a classic case of trying to put a bow on a pig—no amount of “dignified treatment” can mask the reality of illegal migration.

Not one to be outdone, Trump promised a one-two punch for Colombia’s refusal, starting with emergency tariffs of 25% on all goods flowing into the United States. In a further show of strength, he announced these tariffs would ramp up to a whopping 50% if Petro doesn’t shape up soon. It’s almost as if Trump is taking a page out of the “Art of the Deal,” showing that U.S. patience has its limits and funnelling a little economic stress Colombia’s way might help Petro reconsider his stance.

Meanwhile, Petro tried to save face by offering his own presidential plane for the migrants, perhaps hoping to paint his actions in a more favorable light. This might qualify as an odd twist of common sense in the absurd world of politics, signaling that even socialist leaders know when they’ve gone too far. Sadly, the notion that President Petro truly cares about the “dignity” of these migrants feels more like a cringeworthy PR stunt than a sincere gesture.

In the end, Colombians might want to reconsider their leadership. A president more focused on playing politics than upholding agreements with the U.S. could very well be the reason for his increasing unpopularity at home. As the Trump administration pushes back against this absurd standoff, one thing is certain: it’s all put up or shut up for Petro, and American taxpayers are definitely not in the mood for any more nonsense.

Written by Staff Reports

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