The Donald Trump administration on Sunday decided to pause the sanctions imposed on Colombia after the country reversed its stance on deportation flights.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced that Colombia had agreed to President Trump’s conditions, including the unconditional acceptance of all deported illegal aliens, including those arriving on U.S. military flights, without delay. As a result, the tariff orders will remain on hold but are not officially rescinded. Leavitt also clarified that Trump would still enforce visa restrictions on Colombian officials and continue enhanced customs inspections of Colombian goods until the successful return of the first group of deportees.

Leavitt emphasized that these developments showed the world that America’s sovereignty was being respected under Trump’s leadership. “President Trump will continue to protect our nation’s interests and expects full cooperation from all nations in accepting the deportation of their citizens illegally in the U.S.,” she stated.

In response, Colombian Foreign Minister Luis Gilberto Murillo confirmed the country’s willingness to receive deported Colombians, reaffirming its commitment to accepting citizens returned from the U.S.

The tariff dispute between the U.S. and Colombia began when Colombian President Gustavo Petro initially blocked two U.S. military flights carrying deported migrants, demanding better migrant treatment protocols from the U.S. In retaliation, Trump imposed a 25% tariff increase on Colombian goods.

After intense pressure from the U.S., President Petro reversed the decision and arranged for a presidential plane to oversee the “dignified return” of deported Colombian nationals. Petro also established a dedicated team to ensure the respectful treatment of returnees. With these moves, the potential tariff conflict appears to have been resolved—at least temporarily.