U.S.–Colombia Relations at Risk: Trump Threatens New Tariffs

GLC trade graphic comparing the White House and Colombia’s presidential palace with U.S. and Colombian flags and a headline about potential new tariffs.

In a sudden escalation that rippled through global trade headlines, President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. would end aid to Colombia and impose new tariffs on Colombian exports. The announcement followed public accusations that Colombian President Gustavo Petro had failed to curb drug production, a claim Petro strongly rejected as “an attack on national sovereignty.” What might appear to be a diplomatic dispute is … Read More

US Plans 100% Tariffs On China And How Beijing Is Responding

GLC trade graphic featuring Beijing’s skyline with the headline “U.S. Plans 100% Tariffs on China and How Beijing Is Responding.”

President Trump said the U.S. will impose an additional 100% tariff on all imports from China, citing a “mineral trade dispute” after Beijing tightened controls on rare-earth exports. In his announcement, he indicated the move could begin “November 1st, 2025 (or sooner, depending on any further actions…)”, a signal to importers that policy risk is now immediate, not theoretical. Other major outlets report the same … Read More