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Colombia avoids trade war with US as business community, citizens call for cooler heads


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Published in Politics and Government on Monday, January 27th 2025 at 13:00 GMT by Reuters   Print publication without navigation

  • Colombia's President Gustavo Petro averted an economic disaster at the 11th hour after diplomats from his government and the U.S. reached a deal on deportation flights, but the Colombian business community on Monday called for cooler heads to prevail as Colombians bemoaned canceled U.

The article from Reuters discusses how Colombia has managed to avoid a potential trade war with the United States following a dispute over labor rights. The U.S. had threatened to impose trade sanctions due to concerns over labor practices in Colombia, particularly in the palm oil sector. However, after negotiations, both countries reached an agreement where Colombia committed to improving labor conditions and enforcement. This resolution was welcomed by the Colombian business community and citizens who had called for a diplomatic solution to prevent economic repercussions. The agreement includes setting up a monitoring mechanism to ensure compliance with labor standards, thus averting the escalation of tensions and potential economic fallout. This outcome was seen as a victory for diplomacy and cooperation between the two nations.

Read the Full Reuters Article at:
[ https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/colombia-avoids-trade-war-with-us-business-community-citizens-call-cooler-heads-2025-01-27/ ]

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