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Ecuador Boosts Tariffs on Colombia Amid Trade Dispute

2/26/2026

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Ecuador will raise tariffs on Colombian imports from 30% to 50% starting March 1, 2025, as part of a border-security trade dispute.
Colombia disputes Ecuador's claims and cites joint operations against border crime.
Colombia has retaliated with tariffs and halted electricity sales to Ecuador.
Both nations have taken grievances to the Andean Community of Nations, and Ecuador reports a trade deficit of $1.03 billion with Colombia in 2025.

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Ecuador will raise tariffs on Colombian imports from 30% to 50% starting March 1, 2025, as part of a border-security trade dispute.
Colombia disputes Ecuador's claims and cites joint operations against border crime.
Colombia has retaliated with tariffs and halted electricity sales to Ecuador.
Both nations have taken grievances to the Andean Community of Nations, and Ecuador reports a trade deficit of $1.03 billion with Colombia in 2025.