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Good writeup from Vickie Smith Wiles."This weekend, American officials sent two flights of Colombian illegal aliens as part of Trump's ongoing deportation program. Petro rejected the flights, writing that the U.S. cannot "treat Colombian migrants as criminals.""I deny the entry of American planes carrying Colombian migrants into our territory," Petro said. "The United States must establish a protocol for the dignified treatment of migrants before we receive them."In response, President Trump unleashed a slew of punishments, including ordering a 25% tariff on all goods coming into the U.S. from Colombia."I was just informed that two repatriation flights from the United States, with a large number of Illegal Criminals, were not allowed to land in Colombia," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "This order was given by Colombia’s Socialist President Gustavo Petro, who is already very unpopular amongst his people.""Petro’s denial of these flights has jeopardized the National Security and Public Safety of the United States, so I have directed my Administration to immediately take the following urgent and decisive retaliatory measures."The tariff would rise to 50% after one week, President Trump said. The president also ordered a travel ban and visa revocations for all Colombian government officials, plus "allies and supporters.""These measures are just the beginning. We will not allow the Colombian Government to violate its legal obligations with regard to the acceptance and return of the Criminals they forced into the United States!" President Trump warned.Later on Sunday, Petro issued a similar threat to President Trump, claiming that he ordered his foreign trade minister "to raise tariffs on imports from the U.S. by 25%."Later, Petro published a lengthy rant where he raised the tariffs to 50%."I am informed that you impose a 50% tariff on the fruits of our human labor to enter the United States, and I do the same," the translated X post said.Colombian President Gustavo Petro's decision to offer his presidential plane for repatriating illegal migrants from the US comes after President Trump issued stern warnings. This move is seen as a significant concession by Petro, who has been critical of President Trump's immigration policies in the past.¹It's worth noting that Colombia has been facing its own migration challenges, with many Venezuelans seeking refuge in the country. Petro has been working to establish a more humane approach to migration, including proposing a joint Colombia-Panama migrant route to provide a safer and more legal pathway for migrants.²However, the current situation has led Petro to take a more pragmatic approach, likely to avoid escalating tensions with the US. This development highlights the complex and often contentious nature of international migration policies."On that note..They’re about to find out. Mess with the bull, get the horns. And, I’m here for it! Peace through strength!It's worth noting that President Trump said Congress is prepared to impose sanctions on Columbia as well as other countries that refuse to take back their criminal aliens.Petro offering the plane is definitely an interesting response to President Trump’s warnings. It definitely shows how much they depend on the USA.The US provides Columbia 1.5 billion in aid yearly. There are five categories of foreign aid: economic assistance, humanitarian aid, multilateral economic contributions, bilateral development aid, and military aid.Next move will be to cut that out. Once that happens Columbia will be coming here to find and take their illegals home. Let them deal with the gangs, murders, rapists and the rest that have violent criminal records. Not going to be our problem anymore.President Trump always does what is right for America and the citizens of our country because our safety is his first priority! Promises made and promises kept. Thank you President Trump.That being said..A few prices may go up in the short term, but it will greatly be made up in tax savings for feeding, housing and educating the invaders! If you lock the door to your home.. you believe in borders!