Colombian President Gustavo Petro said he would make his presidential jet available to repatriate Colombian migrants from the United States.. This initiative was a response to statements by the head of the US White House, Donald Trump, about the introduction of harsh economic duties against Colombia for refusing to accept deportation flights with migrants.

The Fox News air noted that Trump’s strict threats, in particular the introduction of high tariffs, forced President Columbia to change his position on receiving deported citizens. It is noted that pressure prompted the Colombian authorities to cooperate on this issue..

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The official statement published by the Government of Colombia states that the aircraft will be used to ensure a “decent return home” of migrants deported from the United States.

Let us remind you that the conflict began after the American authorities sent two military planes with Colombian citizens as part of the deportation program. Petro disagreed with the decision, noting that the United States should not "

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In response, Trump announced the introduction of 25% of duties for all goods from Colombia.

In addition, he threatened to increase the tariff to 50% within a week, as well as a ban on entry into the United States for Colombian officials, their allies and supporters.

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The President of Colombia promised to introduce mirror tariffs on American goods in response.. However, it remains unclear whether these measures will be implemented on both sides after the stated consent of Colombia to cooperate in the issue of repatriation.