Internationale relationer
Colombia imposes 30% tariffs on Ecuadorian products amid trade tensions
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Ecuador imposed a 30% tariff on Colombian imports due to border security concerns, prompting Colombia to retaliate with similar measures, including tariffs on 23 Ecuadorian tariff items and a temporary suspension of electricity exports. This escalation impacts bilateral trade worth billions of dollars and endangers jobs in sectors like agriculture and manufacturing. Business groups urge restoring diplomatic dialogue to prevent further economic fallout.
USA's præsident Donald Trump har truet otte europæiske land, herunder Sverige, med 10 procent told fra 1. februar efter at de sendte militærpersonel til en øvelse på Grønland. EU indkalder til nødtopmøde torsdag for at drøfte reaktionen, samtidig med overvejelse af gengældelsestold til næsten 1000 milliarder kroner.
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USA's vicepræsident JD Vance vil lede et møde om Grønland i Det Hvide Hus onsdag i stedet for udenrigsminister Marco Rubio. Mødet involverer repræsentanter fra USA, Danmark og Grønland midt i spændinger over Donald Trumps interesse for øen. Eksperter advarer om en konfrontation, da Danmark og Grønland gør modstand mod amerikanske krav.
Chile's president-elect José Antonio Kast received congratulations from top US and Israeli officials following his win in the December 14 presidential election. Marco Rubio and Gideon Sa’ar emphasized deepening bilateral ties, while Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hailed the rejection of communism. In contrast, Colombian President Gustavo Petro sharply criticized the outcome.
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The US government removed Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, his wife, and a family company from the Magnitsky Act sanctions list on December 12, 2025. The decision followed negotiations between President Lula and Donald Trump, emphasizing Brazilian sovereignty. Moraes and Lula hailed it as a victory for democracy and the judiciary.