Inside Trade

February 14, 2025

White House says Colombia has agreed to all of Trump’s terms, holds tariffs 

By Brett Fortnam  / January 26, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Editor's note: This story was updated after initial publication to include the White House's statement contending Colombia had agreed to U.S. terms. Colombia “has agreed to all of President Trump’s terms” following his threat of tariffs, the White House said on Sunday night, saying the duties the U.S. was prepared to implement via the International Emergency Economic Powers Act will be put on hold. Trump earlier on Sunday promised 25 percent tariffs on all Colombian goods after Bogota denied...

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