International relations
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.
US President Donald Trump has threatened eight European countries, including Sweden, with 10 percent tariffs starting February 1 after they sent military personnel to an exercise on Greenland. The EU is calling an emergency summit on Thursday to discuss the response, while considering retaliatory tariffs worth nearly 1,000 billion kronor.
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US vice president Jd Vance will lead a meeting on Greenland in the White House on Wednesday, instead of Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The meeting involves representatives from the US, Denmark, and Greenland amid tensions over Donald Trump's interest in the island. Experts warn of a confrontation as Denmark and Greenland push back against US demands.
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.