Ecuador imposes 30% tariff on Colombia for drug trafficking

Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa announced a 30 percent “security tariff” on Colombian imports due to Colombia’s failure to address illegal mining and drug trafficking. Noboa, a Trump ally, aims to strengthen US ties and combat crime, hosting US officials twice. The move is seen as a response to Colombia’s left-wing President Gustavo Petro’s approach to drug trafficking, diverging from previous administrations. Colombia remains the largest cocaine producer, with Petro focusing on dialogue and peace initiatives over eradication efforts.

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