Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced that his presidential plane will be used to repatriate Colombian migrants deported from the US. This decision followed US President Donald Trump's imposition of a 25% tariff on Colombian goods and strict sanctions, which compelled Petro to comply. In retaliation, Petro introduced tariffs on US imports, escalating tension between the two nations.
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