On January 27th, Colombian President Pedro issued a statement on social media in response to US President Trump’s remarks about imposing a 50% tariff on Colombian goods entering the United States. Pedro said, “The retaliatory measures taken by the United States against Colombia do not scare me. Since the United States has imposed a 50% tariff on our products, as a response, I will do the same.” Pedro stated on social media that he has ordered Commerce Secretary Luis Carlos Reyes to increase tariffs on goods imported from the United States by 25%.
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