Deportation of migrants: How Colombia shows Trump the limits and then quickly settles the dispute

German business news Deportation of migrants: How Colombia shows Trump the limits and then quickly settles the dispute 6 hours • 1 minute reading time The USA and Colombia have settled a dispute that quickly escalated over the deportation of migrants by plane. The agreement is a great success for US President Donald Trump. The Republican is likely to feel vindicated in his strategy of putting international partners under pressure through intimidation and drastic threats in order to achieve his goals. "Today's events make it clear to the world that America is respected again," wrote Trump's spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt. Colombia's head of state Gustavo Petro initially banned the landing of two US military planes with Colombians deported from the USA on board at the weekend - whereupon Trump did not hesitate and announced tariffs of 25 percent on goods from Colombia and entry restrictions for Colombians. Petro initially flexed his muscles and also announced tariffs - but then gave in.