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Import duties used as instruments of economic coercion against other nations. When tariffs are deployed as political weapons rather than trade policy, they can harm civilian populations and violate international trade obligations.

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Updated March 25, 2026 Military Overreach
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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 …

  • Trump announced 25% tariffs on all Colombian goods (escalating to 50% within one week), a travel ban, visa revocations for government …
  • Colombian President Petro's objection was specifically to the use of military aircraft for deportation flights, arguing it treated migrants …
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