Colombia Hikes Ecuador Tariffs to 100% Amid Trade Dispute
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Colombia has raised tariffs on imports from Ecuador to 100%, escalating an ongoing trade dispute between the two South American neighbors. This sharp increase threatens to disrupt cross-border commerce, impacting businesses and consumers in both countries. The move may provoke Ecuador to implement retaliatory tariffs, deepening economic tensions and potentially affecting regional trade stability.
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- •Colombia increased import tariffs on Ecuadorian goods to 100% as of April 10, 2026.
- •The tariff hike is a direct response to Ecuador's earlier tariff increase on Colombian products.
- •Both countries share a significant volume of cross-border trade, which is now at risk of disruption.
- •The tariff escalation follows a series of trade disagreements between Colombia and Ecuador in recent months.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Ecuador retaliates with equivalent or higher tariffs on Colombian goods trade between the two countries could further decline, harming exporters, importers, and consumers on both sides.
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