Colombia’s Tactical Tariffs Expose Ecuador’s Trade Recklessness Amid Border Security Failures

The growing trade conflict between Colombia and Ecuador lays bare the consequences of ignoring national sovereignty and border security—lessons every America First patriot must heed. In a decisive move, Colombia announced a 30% tariff on selected Ecuadorian goods alongside an indefinite halt to energy exports. This response follows Ecuador’s unilateral tariff imposition, which disregarded bilateral cooperation mechanisms that historically maintained regional stability. Can Diplomatic Courtesy Mask Economic Aggression? Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa’s public grievance over an $852 million trade deficit with Colombia escalated tensions instead of fostering constructive dialogue. While Noboa points fingers at unfair trade practices, his administration simultaneously...