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Free Trade stops war. That was always the cost of global economics- shared prosperity for shared peace. Now, things are degrading back to conflict zones. This will get worse and more expensive for all with NOTHING to gain but what we are giving up in this moment.

Trump and the MAGA morons should look up the meaning of trade in a dictionary. There is a give and take, there’s buying and selling, that meets the needs of both parties. Trade tariffs is not how anyone with common sense wants to deal with any and every minute dispute like a senseless toddler. Both sides get hurt. Even the tariffs on Russia hurt other countries that imposed them too and that was a calculated move because the war calls for extreme measures.\nWhat the Trump sycophants that probably can’t read need to know is that Colombia accepted hundreds of these flights in the last few years. The only reason they pushed back now is on human indignity. This is the first they received a flight with their civilians cuffed up like animals. The Colombian president said that is not how you treat humans, at least not my people, send them back in a civilised way where they are not dehumanised and we’ll take them. He even sent his own planes later and took them back.\nA sane leader would order his team to review the process and advise them of appropriate measures going forward. An insane, thin skinned snowflake throws tantrums in their diapers and these Trump tariffs are precisely that. Sure, this will reduce the cost of living for the idiots that voted for him ??‍♂️

Trade war is over!!!!

Colombia, Panama, Mexico, Canada, Denmark (and its EU partners), China and many others... the only acceptable trading partners are Russia and North Korea in Trump's mind? Good luck America.

Hey President Trump what abouth grocery , price of eggs etc, Now this ... US goods and services trade with Colombia totaled an estimated $53.5 billion X by the tarrif you will impose. Can you calculate the cost the American normal poeple will pay? Plus Canada plus Mexico ?

And Columbia will issue tariffs on the US to match, as well as take its trade to other countries more favorable to them! The USA loses because Trump is the biggest loser! Anyone who thinks that a man who lost the fortune his father gave him and bankrupted 5 companies, one of which was a casino, will be able to grow the US economy is uneducated, ignorant of the facts and truth and doesn't understand economics! CNN has a duty to tell the truth. Instead it is part of Trump's propaganda machine. Trump is not a king, he is a clown, a felon, fraudster, rapist, pedophile and cannot be trusted with a penny.

Sir, I don’t think you know what you’re talking about. There is no trade war\n\nWe are just sending their people back to their country

This bluff and bluster will soon be exposed as this lunatic in White House realizes that trade wars aren't a one-sided event, but will hurt the USA economy as well. No country is an island anymore. This is going to be huge embarrassment.

Fastest trade war ever

What happens when Colombia takes the US to the WTO? Trade war.

Oh no, bananas are going to be $0.60 cents now instead of $0.50 cents. How will we cope with this trade war? Gimme a break.

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.

trump is ultimately only hurting Americans...such an idiot! Because Americans will not be able to afford the tariffs, hence less trade.

There are no winners in trade wars….

And Colombia is hitting back. Remember Trump started a world trade war during his first term -- and the US got its butt kicked royally. South America stopped buying American produce and started buying from China. The EU stopped buying American steel and started buying from China. (US Steel ended up closing two American based plants as a result.) I see the same outcome during his second term.

Trump is starting a trade war with pretty much everyone else in the world. The US economy accounts for only 15% of the world's GDP, the rest of the world represents 85%. You have to be unbelievably arrogant to think you can win a trade war with China+Europe+Canada+Australia+South-America.

Columbia caved inside 2 hours...\nShortest trade war in world history. ?? \nNo wonder CNN refuses to issue updates. ??

We pay the tariffs stupid ass. US trade with Colombia is in the billions.

People, Columbia struck back with 50% tariffs on all US goods! Trumpf started his first trade war - he's the only CONVICTED criminal at issue here - and the voters let him in to do Putin's bidding and crush the US economy!

Welcome to GTW,global trade war,DJ Trump,GEORGE BUSH,WMD, not everyone bends over, great to stand up to bullies,eggs and bacon, what a brain.

I got a message for President Gustavo Pedro: Your Country is beautiful so your people, your Country is a paradise, I would listen to MR President Trump and get along with him. If you send your Presidential Plane for accommodating your people you're welcome, but you're not in the position to jeopardize your fragile economy for any reason whatsoever, peace, diplomatic relationship and trade and what you need the most as the entire world including us in America. MR President Trump is protecting the sovereignty of America and the people within.

What do we trade with Colombia ? Why is he going to tax Americans ?

Trump got them to fold within 30mins. He ended a trade war quicker than Biden's naps

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.

Colombia was prepared to accept repatriation of its citizens, but only on civilian flights and without the people manacled. But Trump & Rubio wanted to use the military. And this trade war is the result. Maybe calmer heads will prevail in the next few days, otherwise coffee & corn prices are going to skyrocket...

First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a socialist.\n\nThen they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a trade unionist.\n\nThen they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—because I was not a Jew.\n\nThen they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.\n\n—Martin Niemöller

This is what the Dems don't understand about tariffs -- they are a negotiating tool, Trump is using tariffs as a leverage. They're not meant to be permanent. They don't even have to go into effect at all. Just the threat of tariffs is often enough. Colombia can't survive without the US as a major trading partner. Tariffs would kill them. So, they quickly changed their tune. Which is why the Colombian President 'Gustavo Petro' has already folded to Trump and has reversed his decision to allow 2 military transport planes to land there after being threaten with tariffs, serious sanctions etc. Like him or not, Trump understands how to negotiate.

yes raise revenue like last time lost us 4 billion in trade this time he lose alot more

And what part of the 1974 Trade Act did Columbia specifically violate? We’ll wait.

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

Making trade enemies is not a good idea, aggressive negotiations is not a good idea. Especially over a few thousand people, when the decision negatively affects millions of people. Strengthen methods preventing illegal entry. Don't make enemies of our trade partners over this. ??‍♂️

Luv being in adversary w/our (Nation's) Neighbors...(in this hemisphere). \n\nNot great diplomatic relations. Is gonna KILL our Trade.

Ok so we're lowering consumer prices...by waging trade wars over his immigration fiasco? This is straight up BULLSH!T.

Fruits and vegetables are not a good trade-off for billions of dollars. To help your broken country. The biggest danger to their people is there politicians in these Latin countries.

So, tariffs for everyone, so it's cheaper for everyone to trade with each other and take the US out of the equation.

❤Not a problem, everyone can dump USD and trade among each other except with the US until Bernie or someone sane take the leadership❤

This is going to backfire if Colombia joins BRICS+\nMy only concern with weaponizing the dollar with imposed tariffs is that it will motivate countries to abandon the dollar as their primary trade currency and join BRICS+ . This will be devistating to us

Shortest trade war in history.

Fastest trade war ever, 39 and we won. Imagine Biden dealing with this. It would take years and he would give them everything

Columbia talk with Canada they may be able to make equitable trade with you further, weaking the position of the USA trump needs to be stopped

Guys the trade war is over the Columbian president folded like a good girl chill the coffee aint gonna increase 25 percent.

What happens when SOUTH AMERICA as a TRADING BLOCK Tariffs the U.S. out of its inflammatory practice of...\n \nwanting migrant work for produce picking, packing/stocking....\n\nbut, swiftly penalizing them (migrants) when they try to get citizenship. So they can b ethically paid. Hv rights. Etc.\n\nWho will add to the U.S. exports, by doing the types of labor...\n\nAmericans hate & refuse to do......\nMigrant level Work for Migrant level Wages. Hmm?

Trump didn’t hit them with “retaliatory tariffs.” He started this trade war. He did this first. The tariffs aren’t retaliatory, they are just dumbass tariffs.

Well, this is good. Why the hell aren’t these countries taking back their own people because they know that those individuals are no good that’s why they sent them to us in the first place so this is a good thing. That being said he needs to ease back on with these other two countries I mean really we trade with them a lot talk about getting expensive mercy. 3:41 why does CNN have all these specialist and analyst on? They are always totally wrong and bias and one sided I mean come on they put the story out knowing that Columbia was gonna fold immediately so all this talk is for nothing just making people fearful of outcomes that have already been decided so they need to get off gas and shut the hell up I don’t know why you click on CNN they have not been telling the truth for years

Very sad he’s only creating a war and all those countries going the other way on trade to China, Middle East and Asia and Russia . You know whose will hurt us the American people sadly.

I’m sure we can get our bananas from somewhere else. Columbia is not an strategic trade partner

Bottom line is that American consumers will pay for this action. The smart thing would be to establish a protocol for these flights returning. The country receives notification with names, stats and photos. \nIts represent a diplomatic solution so both the United States and Columbia can process. Now the returned planes with those illegals land back here a nd we will house and feed them for months at tax payer expense!!!!! Plus now a conference of all Latin American will probably refuse any flights to a diplomatic solution occurs!!!! If extremes continue we could endanger our businessman conducting business in these countries!!! Stupid as stupid does!!!!! Plus in most cases the product with tariff is being produced with an American partner!!!! The banana production companies are american owned or have a large vested investment!!!! So there profits will fall and they are traded on the NYSE affecting investors here state side!!!! Rise the prices here on our imported fruit and coffee. !!!! Stupid. Stupidity

Well, this is good. Why the hell aren’t these countries taking back their own people because they know that those individuals are no good that’s why they sent them to us in the first place so this is a good thing. That being said he needs to ease back on with these other two countries I mean really we trade with them a lot talk about getting expensive mercy. 3:41

The columbian govt will reconsider when the US considers tariffs. The foreign policy is to trade with friendly and to let the bad know where to tow the line.

Trade war my ass..Columbia will back down in a New York minute..I can do without a Columbian bananas