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#economic coercion

The use of economic pressure — sanctions, tariffs, aid cutoffs, or financial threats — to compel foreign governments or institutions to comply with political demands, often causing disproportionate harm to civilian populations.

1 incident

Grade 2 of 5: Major Abuse of Power

Colombia Deportation Standoff: Economic Coercion via Tariff Threats

The US threatened Colombia with 25-50% tariffs, visa bans, and customs inspections to coerce acceptance of military deportation flights. Colombia capitulated within hours, establishing a precedent for weaponizing economic power to override sovereign decisions on migration.