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United States imposes 12.5% tariff on select Colombian imports
La RepúblicaLO·US · CO·3 days ago
The Colombian Foreign Minister has declined to address current US tariffs on Colombian goods, stating that the responsibility for managing the trade dispute rests with the incoming government. It remains unclear if this signals a shift in diplomatic strategy or a temporary policy freeze during the transition period.
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