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3:17 in general? lol you forgot Texas tea!\n\nColombia’s highest-grossing export is crude petroleum, accounting for a significant portion of the country’s export revenue and the United States is their largest importer. \n\nUS imports its Bananas avocados from several countries. Columbia is fifth on that list.

What do we import from Columbia?\nThe retaliation is stupid because all that does is punish Americans with higher prices on the imported goods.

You guys are incorrect on what happens when the US raises tariffs on certain items from Colombia. Do you think American importers will continue to import highly tariffed commodities like bananas and coffee?! No they find other countries and other sources because consumers won’t pay 50% more on coffee and bananas. Guess what what Russia and North Korea are doing? ISOLATED to death on their economy. Russia isn’t doing well unlike what others may be thinking. They’re only doing barely enough because of their oil and coals, yet their oils aren’t traded high enough and look at North Korea it’s segregated. I’ve been to North Korea actually by accident and they live like 100 years ago, in deluded made up world far from reality. Look at Cuba. They are sanctioned by the U.S. and the rest of the developed countries. Who is going to lose by being highly tariffed?? Columbia. Not the U.S. You guys need one on one basic education on trading commodities.

Howdy Trumpies? Prepare for inflation. I wonder if MAGA even understand how tariffs work? Tariffs are trade barriers, and they can be used to protect domestic industry. \nSuppose US imports a product 'A' for $100 from some country. Now, if 10% tariffs are imposed on that country then that product 'A' would be sold for $110. Enjoy!!! \nYes, a domestic company can produce that product A and sell it at low prices like say $90, since no import duties or stuff. However, that takes time and not all products can be produced domestically!

Great idea, Trump. Force Columbia to increase its imports from, and its reliance on China. CTMAW - Continue To Make America Weak...

United States Imports from Colombia was US$16.96 Billion during 2023, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. United States Imports from Colombia - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on January of 2025.\nUnited States Imports from Colombia\tValue\tYear\nMineral fuels, oils, distillation products\t$7.19B\t2023\nPearls, precious stones, metals, coins\t$1.86B\t2023\nLive trees, plants, bulbs, roots, cut flowers\t$1.57B\t2023\nCoffee, tea, mate and spices\t$1.42B\t2023\nCommodities not specified according to kind\t$672.77M\t2023\nAluminum\t$637.48M\t2023\nEdible fruits, nuts, peel of citrus fruit, melons\t$422.14M\t2023\nElectrical, electronic equipment\t$296.99M\t2023\nMiscellaneous edible preparations\t$232.35M\t2023\nPlastics\t$219.92M\t2023\nSugars and sugar confectionery\t$210.41M\t2023\nFish, crustaceans, molluscs, aquatics invertebrates\t$161.84M\t2023\nVegetable, fruit, nut food preparations\t$142.83M\t2023\nArticles of apparel, not knit or crocheted\t$138.16M\t2023\nArticles of iron or steel\t$123.48M\t2023\nArticles of apparel, knit or crocheted\t$119.17M\t2023\nAnimal, vegetable fats and oils, cleavage products\t$113.76M\t2023\nGlass and glassware\t$100.87M\t2023\nSoaps, lubricants, waxes, candles, modelling pastes\t$100.15M\t2023\nSalt, sulphur, earth, stone, plaster, lime and cement\t$90.57M\t2023\nPaper and paperboard, articles of pulp, paper and board\t$72.53M\t2023\nOrganic chemicals\t$71.70M\t2023\nFurniture, lighting signs, prefabricated buildings\t$70.78M\t2023\nMiscellaneous chemical products\t$70.75M\t2023\nMachinery, nuclear reactors, boilers\t$67.83M\t2023\nOther made textile articles, sets, worn clothing\t$63.70M\t2023\nCereal, flour, starch, milk preparations and products\t$58.97M\t2023\nRubbers\t$47.42M\t2023\nProducts of animal origin\t$41.92M\t2023\nMiscellanneous manufactured articles\t$41.83M\t2023\nEssential oils, perfumes, cosmetics, toileteries\t$36.39M\t2023\nWorks of art, collectors' pieces and antiques\t$34.02M\t2023\nCeramic products\t$31.89M\t2023\nCocoa and cocoa preparations\t$29.24M\t2023\nOil seed, oleagic fruits, grain, seed, fruits\t$25.71M\t2023\nEdible vegetables and certain roots and tubers\t$23.51M\t2023\nVehicles other than railway, tramway\t$22.54M\t2023\nPharmaceutical products\t$20.47M\t2023\nBeverages, spirits and vinegar\t$20.14M\t2023\nImpregnated, coated or laminated textile fabric\t$18.21M\t2023\nResidues, wastes of food industry, animal fodder\t$18.06M\t2023\nStone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials\t$17.35M\t2023\nPrinted books, newspapers, pictures\t$15.83M\t2023\nOptical, photo, technical, medical apparatus\t$15.55M\t2023\nIron and steel\t$15.47M\t2023\nMeat, fish and seafood preparations\t$14.51M\t2023\nArticles of leather, animal gut, harness, travel good\t$14.36M\t2023\nAlbuminoids, modified starches, glues, enzymes\t$14.06M\t2023\nInorganic chemicals, precious metal compound, isotope\t$14.05M\t2023\nWood and articles of wood, wood charcoal\t$12.40M\t2023\nToys, games, sports requisites\t$12.28M\t2023\nTanning, dyeing extracts, tannins, derivatives, pigments\t$12.27M\t2023\nFootwear, gaiters and the like,\t$10.61M\t2023\nMilling products, malt, starches, inlin, wheat gluten\t$10.38M\t2023\nTools, implements, cutlery of base metal\t$9.72M\t2023\nShips, boats, and other floating structures\t$8.34M\t2023\nDairy products, eggs, honey, edible products\t$7.14M\t2023\nManmade filaments\t$5.70M\t2023\nRaw hides and skins (other than furskins) and leather\t$5.14M\t2023\nMiscellaneous articles of base metal\t$4.79M\t2023\nCopper\t$4.11M\t2023\nFurskins and artificial fur, manufactures\t$4.10M\t2023\nCarpets and other textile floor coverings\t$3.60M\t2023\nHeadgear and\t$3.58M\t2023\nAircraft, spacecraft\t$1.83M\t2023\nWadding, felt, nonwovens, yarns, twine, cordage\t$1.40M\t2023\nSpecial woven or tufted fabric, lace, tapestry\t$1.29M\t2023\nLive animals\t$1.17M\t2023\nKnitted or crocheted fabric\t$1.08M\t2023\nFertilizers\t$938.13K\t2023\nOres slag and ash\t$857.82K\t2023\nTobacco and manufactures tobacco substitutes\t$478.77K\t2023\nRailway, tramway locomotives, rolling stock, equipment\t$475.06K\t2023\nManufacturers of plaiting material, basketwork\t$464.70K\t2023\nVegetable plaiting materials, vegetable products\t$451.42K\t2023\nArms and ammunition, parts and accessories\t$385.5K\t2023\nBase metals not specified elsewhere, cermets.\t$281.07K\t2023\nBird skin, feathers, artificial flowers, human hair\t$190.40K\t2023\nLac, gums, resins\t$169.96K\t2023\nMusical instruments, parts and accessories\t$120.13K\t2023\nNickel\t$117.08K\t2023\nUmbrellas, walking-sticks, seat-sticks, whips\t$89.80K\t2023\nClocks and watches\t$54.95K\t2023\nCereals\t$46.18K\t2023\nManmade staple fibers\t$33.78K\t2023\nCotton\t$30.58K\t2023\nVegetable textile fibers not specified elsewhere, paper yarn, woven fabric\t$10.97K\t2023\nWool, animal hair, horsehair yarn and fabric\t$2K\t2023\nLead\t$529.50K\t2022\nPulp of wood, fibrous cellulosic material, waste\t$286.12K\t2022\nMeat and edible meat offal\t$29.48K\t2022\nTin\t$6.46K\t2022\nSilk\t$4.44K\t2022\nCork and articles of cork\t$2.85K\t2022\nPhotographic or cinematographic goods\t$2.39K\t2022\nExplosives, pyrotechnics, matches, pyrophorics\t$47.00K\t2021\nZinc\t$5.14K\t2019

*The problem is that Trump never thinks anything through. You can’t just deport thousands of migrant workers who fulfill important jobs that Americans don’t want…jobs such as farming, agriculture, meats and poultry and other service jobs. I have a huge problem with indiscriminate deportation. There should be selective deportation, the illegals who are committing crimes…yes deport them. Most undocumented workers aren’t committing crimes, they commit crimes at a lesser rate than Americans. We need the hardworking migrants to support our economy. The prices of eggs are already high enough, this will only contribute to higher prices as many critical jobs will remain unfilled. This is another dumb move by Trump to give Americans the facade that he’s cleaning up the country.*

Nations around the world should up their imports from Columbia\nCounter the USA bully\n\nBRICS expansion will increase substantially\nStanding room only at Rio 2025

Not only Colombia, the whole US imports are going to have tariffs because he thinks that tariffs are paid by countries not local consumers, the USEXIT is finally here!

It should be reported every time that Trump is hitting Americans with higher prices on imports like coffee. This reporting is confusing and misleading to the millions of Americans that don't understand what a tariff is. Propaganda is what it is.

Read this American Trump is destroying your Contry if not he gets remove\n\nExplanation of Article 5\nArticle 5 of the NATO treaty is the cornerstone of the alliance's collective defense principle. It states that an attack on one NATO member is considered an attack on all members. This mutual defense clause has been invoked only once—after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States.\n\nThe United States is bound by Article 5, meaning it cannot disregard its obligations to other NATO members, such as Denmark. The principle ensures that all members protect and support each other, creating collective security.\n\nWho Pays for Tariffs?\nA tariff is a tax or duty imposed on imported goods. There’s often confusion about who ultimately pays for tariffs. Here are the key points:\n\nImporters Pay Tariffs: When goods cross a border, the importer in the receiving country is charged the tariff.\nHigher Prices for Consumers: Importers typically pass these costs to consumers, making goods more expensive in the country imposing the tariffs.\nImpact on Competitiveness: While tariffs can make domestic goods more competitive, they often harm the economy by reducing trade and innovation.\nFor example, if the U.S. imposes high tariffs on European goods, American consumers and businesses bear the cost through higher prices, not European producers.\n\nTrade and Alliances\nThe text highlights the interconnectedness of trade policy and diplomacy. Harmful trade policies, such as aggressive tariffs, can damage relationships with long-standing allies like Denmark and the EU. If the U.S. alienates its allies, it risks losing the strategic partnerships and security benefits provided by NATO and other agreements.\n\nDenmark and other EU countries offer trade opportunities but expect respect and cooperation in return. Breaking ties with the EU or NATO could leave the U.S. isolated and weaken its global influence.\n\nConclusion\nArticle 5 ensures mutual security within NATO, including for the U.S.\nTariffs often hurt the country imposing them, as costs are passed to domestic consumers.\nStrong alliances are critical for both trade and security. Conflicts with EU or NATO countries could isolate the U.S. and undermine its global partnerships.

Trump just banned all imports of cocaine into the United States until the migrant plane issue is solved.

But one thing I don’t understand , sorry my economics wasn’t good at school , if a country increases tariffs on imports coming to its own people, would it decrease consumer prices to its own people ? Please lecture me here .

Which goods do we import from Columbia?

Trump's ego is uncontrollably. He made no effort to work with Columbia at all. Not only has Columbia retaliated but more importantly trump has been seen trying to push a South American nation around instead of working any diplomacy. Not a good visual donald.

Trump is attacking his own people with tariffs He's attacking the American import Not Colombia

???Hey MAGA, your cost for a cup of coffee just went up! Trump just imposed a 25 percent “emergency” tariff on all Colombian imports, which will be raised to 50 percent in a week!

Do any of you geniuses here realize who pays for tariffs? Your supporting higher prices on imported goods!\nGo from trade free relationship.. to 25% tariffs?\nWhy?\nSo boner boy keeps his ego stoked?

Quick, Americans should stock up on coffee from Colombia ($1.5 Billion); cut flowers, bulbs, live trees ($1.6 Billion); mineral fuels, oil, distillation products ($7.2 Billion); pearls, precious stones, metals, coins ($1.9 Billion); and another 100+ products that make up another $10 to $12 Billion of annual imports. So, 50% tariffs on the total imports with Columbia would mean American importers of these goods would pay an additional $10 Billion which...of course...adds to their 'landed cost of goods' and gets passed on to guess who? The end consumer.

Lets import coffee from VietNam instead!

The only way they can see if they are Columbian citizens is to let the plane land. Then its too late to turn them back. Comes down whether you trust the US. Personally I don't. Trust is important. Sorry you guys cant see it.

Well, the commercial balance benefits the US at the moment, Colombia responding with tariffs will tend to hur the US the most, but what important it's populism.

Imported goods are easily replaceable by other countries.

Pedro from Colombia thought Biden was still president, sorry, a parody of the president... and here we see that it works if the president doesn't need imported illegals to vote for him

Explain it to them through THEIR lens. Thats what they care about. Here is an example: feel free to use it:\nYou buy a GE company bulb that is made in China for $10.\nNow trump imposes a 25% tariff on imports from China. \n1. Who collects the Tariff: The US Govt.\n2. Who pays the extra 25%? GE. \n3. Is GE a philanthrophic/charity organization? No. So why will they bear the cost of the exta 25%?\n4. So what do they do? Now your bulb costs $12.5.\n5. Why? Because 25% of 10 is 2.5. So 10+2.5=12.5\n6. What does this increase in price mean? Inflation.\n7. Wont this encourage make in America? No, because you deported immigrants and now you have to pay american wages. Suddenly your bulb costs $20 because GE pays minimum wage to an American. So yeah, now everything is made in America but you are homeless paying more for everything.

The tariff are paid for by the US importers. It’s a classic Trumpism own-goal. Hilarious.

I am totally agree USA border need to secure to stop illegal immigrants and I support America first agenda but I don't understand how tarrif gonna help American economy.Just Imagine when we put tarrif on trade that means US importer going to pay that or find alternative in short period of time this is going to increase inflation in USA.Once prices up it's very hard to bring it down we already seen in pandemic.We gone through pandemic inflation increase and then Ukraine war increase gas prices and inflation went up and now trade war with biggest trade partners this is going to be another economic damage and this is big one.

Let's make it a zero-sum game and not take any of Colombia's imports whatsoever. That's when Columbia will take notice.

Why the HELL is TRump allowed to get away with this time after time! Colombia needs to import to other countries. Don't do business with Nazi America.

not our national cocaine imports!

What does Colombia import from the USA? \nColombia Imports from United States\tValue\tYear \nMeat and edible meat offal\t$356.93M\t2023 \nOil seed, oleagic fruits, grain, seed, fruits\t$270.08M\t2023 \nBeverages, spirits and vinegar\t$242.31M\t2023 \nFertilizers\t$139.33M\t2023 \n \nColombia Exports to United States\tValue\tYear \nMineral fuels, oils, distillation products\t$6.23B\t2023 \nLive trees, plants, bulbs, roots, cut flowers\t$1.68B\t2023 \nPearls, precious stones, metals, coins\t$1.45B\t2023 \nCoffee, tea, mate and spices\t$1.20B\t2023

Crude Petroleum is the #1 import from Columbia this is a great soap opera.

And Columbia hit back.Colombian president orders increase of import tariffs on US goods after Trump order

What do we legally import from Columbia?

How will everyday Americans react to the rising cost of Colombian imports due to Trump's tariffs? He's using us as pawns in his political game while hurting both U.S. consumers and Colombia.

Churches do not pay taxes, that includes import taxes like terriffs. I have a strong feeling a whole bunch of religions are about to popup in America.

Tariffs are paid by the importing country meaning the US consumers will pay more if they want the goods.

People, Tariffs on imported goods is a tax on us.

Yesterday Trump worked to get you $5 tomatoes. 75% of farmworkers didn't show up to harvest food that stupid conservatives eat. These are stupid people. How 48 coffees are withing sight. If you were in Europe you can import the coffee that would have gone to the US. Each days more people hate America. Soon, China will control Latin America.

At 2:45 the reporter says tariffs will raise revenues for the country. How’s that gonna happen when U.S. importers need to pay the tariffs and then pass on those costs to the American consumers?

CNN needs to understand the three most important things people voted for Trump has been doing everything he said.\nImmigration, DEI , girls sports.\nNo matter what happens from now until the end he has already accomplished what is important.

This is the very reason BRICS is coming baby, weaponizing the dollar, embargos and sanctions, Trump is Just speeding up the process which is moving fast, its shows how stupid Americans are, becouse the U.S. pays the tariffs YOU, not the Colombia importer D..A.. right, criminals? there undocumented, ya real \ncriminals he's ripping you off, becouse the U.S. pays the tariffs

In my humble opinion, why not all countries must unite not to import their products to USA unti trump presidency end. Let’s see where trump gonna get all those products they really needed???

United States imports many products from Colombia, including crude oil, coffee, and cut flowers. The US also exports products to Colombia, including oil, corn, and electrical equipment. \nImports\nCrude oil: Colombia is a top ten supplier of crude oil to the United States. \nCoffee: A major export of Colombia. \nCut flowers: A major export of Colombia. \nAnimal, vegetable fats and oils: A major import of the United States from Colombia. \nGlass and glassware: A major import of the United States from Colombia. \nSoaps, lubricants, waxes, candles, modeling pastes: A major import of the United States from Colombia. \nExports\nOil: A major export of the United States to Colombia. \nCorn: A major export of the United States to Colombia. \nElectrical equipment and parts: A major export of the United States to Colombia. \nSoybean oilcake: A major export of the United States to Colombia. \nSoybean oil: A major export of the United States to Colombia. \nThe United States and Colombia have a trade agreement that aims to improve the investment environment, eliminate tariffs, and expand trade.

Dunce dunce trump America don’t grow lot’s food Americans going to suffer every country must stop importing food to America n see what happens to this U SA !

Don't worry people you don't even know what you import from Colombia, cause food isn't the problem. Cause USA has tons of food, but poor Starbucks ... I guess coffee is going to be a luxury again in the USA.

columbia exports to america more than it imports so really trump hurting america more than columbia and columbia can trade with china better than the usa i wonder if this will hurt america more than help his issue with migrants- if i were columbia i raise tarriffs 30 percent

Oh my, a few wenches seem to be in the works... I wonder what products I buy that are imported from Colombia?

This is too funny ?. Just keep issuing even more tariffs is only going to come back to bite us in the butt to us consumers. We get a lot of imported goods from other countries, the costs for us to purchase everyday things you enjoy is going to go up as well. I don’t understand how people don’t understand that.

Clearly president Trump listens to no one terrorists are paid by the Importer not the country