US Weekly Headlines: Policy Change for Pentagon Officials
The government shutdown continues as Washington scrambles to find a solution. Meanwhile, Trump has imposed new tariffs and ceased aid to Colombia.
Trump's Stance on Colombia
Trump referred to Colombia's leader, Gustavo Petro, as
"an illegal drug leader" who is "low-rated and very unpopular". He announced that the U.S. will eliminate assistance to Colombia and enact tariffs on its exports.
- Trump stated that Colombia
"does nothing to stop" drug production
. - He described Colombia as a
"drug manufacturing machine" with "a lunatic" for a president
.
Author's summary: Trump imposes tariffs and cuts aid to Colombia.
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