Colombia and Ecuador have escalated a trade dispute with reciprocal tariff increases. Ecuador’s government raised tariffs on Colombian imports to 100% from 50%, alleging Colombia has not adequately addressed border security concerns.
In response, Colombia’s trade ministry announced it will increase tariffs on Ecuadorian imports to 100% from 30%, mirroring Ecuador’s actions. This marks a deepening of tensions between the two South American nations.
The dispute stems from accusations by Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa, who claims Colombia’s Gustavo Petro has failed to implement “effective measures” against drug trafficking. The retaliatory tariffs signal a significant strain in diplomatic relations.