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Trump ends tariff standoff with Colombia over deportees

Trump and Colombia agree on deportations, avoiding tariffs; ICE arrests surge as immigration crackdown begins.

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1 year ago

January 28, 2025

Trump and Colombia agree on deportations, avoiding tariffs; ICE arrests surge as immigration crackdown begins.

President Trump announced that Colombia has agreed to accept deportees from the United States, resolving a tariff standoff between the two nations. This agreement follows Trump threatening tariffs in response to Colombia’s refusal to let U.S. military planes with migrants land in its territory.

The White House stated that the new arrangement includes Colombia’s commitment to accept all illegal aliens returned from the U.S. The threat of tariffs has now been postponed, although they will be reinstated if Colombia fails to honour the agreement.

Recent deportation efforts have intensified, with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducting over 900 arrests on a single day. This increase highlights the administration’s focus on illegal immigration as a key priority for Trump’s second term.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro initially resisted the arrival of U.S. planes carrying migrants, asserting that the U.S. cannot treat Colombian nationals as criminals. He subsequently stated that his government would continue to accept deportees, albeit under dignified conditions.

As discussions continue, both nations are navigating the implications of trade and diplomatic relations. The U.S. heavily imports Colombian goods, while Colombia relies significantly on U.S. markets for its exports. The situation underscores broader tensions between the Trump administration and leftist governments in Latin America regarding immigration policies and economic relations.

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Airlines face disruptions that surpass previous Middle East conflicts

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22 hours ago

March 3, 2026

Ahron Young

What’s happening in the Middle East?

Trump says U.S. strikes could last four to five weeks and described the operation as the last best chance to act, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns the hardest hits are yet to come
Six U.S. service members have been killed, additional American forces are being deployed to the region, and the White House says nine Iranian naval ships have been destroyed
Iran says it sees no limit to its right to self defence and will not negotiate, as missile and drone attacks continue across Israel, Lebanon and Gulf states
More than 500 Iranians have been killed in U.S. and Israeli strikes, with further deaths reported in Lebanon, Israel and the UAE
Shipping, aviation and energy markets have been severely disrupted, more than 11,000 flights have been cancelled, Gulf stock markets have closed temporarily, and oil and gas prices have surged amid Strait of Hormuz fears

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Oil prices surge amid rising Middle East conflict risks

Crude oil surges 7% amid fears of Middle East conflict; Strait of Hormuz disruptions may push Brent over $100.

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23 hours ago

March 3, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Crude oil surges 7% amid fears of Middle East conflict; Strait of Hormuz disruptions may push Brent over $100.

Crude oil prices spiked dramatically as investors react to the growing risk of a wider conflict in the Middle East. U.S. crude surged 7.2 percent, trading near $71.84 a barrel, signalling heightened concern across energy markets.

The Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping chokepoint, has come under intense scrutiny. Rising war-risk insurance premiums and suspended tanker traffic are already slowing the movement of oil, creating ripple effects in global supply chains.

JPMorgan has warned that prolonged disruptions over three weeks could force Gulf producers to reduce output, potentially pushing Brent crude prices to between $100 and $120 a barrel. Markets are closely watching for developments that could reshape global energy pricing.

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Trump warns of last opportunity to hit Iran as conflict escalates

Trump declares final chance to strike Iran, aiming to dismantle missile systems and prevent nuclear weapons amid U.S. troop losses.

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23 hours ago

March 3, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Trump declares final chance to strike Iran, aiming to dismantle missile systems and prevent nuclear weapons amid U.S. troop losses.

President Trump has declared this is the final opportunity to strike Iran as conflict intensifies across the Middle East, outlining four key military objectives including dismantling Iran’s missile capabilities and targeting its navy.

The U.S. says its mission is to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon and to halt its alleged support for terrorist groups abroad, signalling a potentially prolonged campaign in the region.

Four U.S. troops have already been killed, with officials warning further casualties are possible as operations continue.

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