Trump to Hold Off on Colombia Tariffs After Reaching Deal on Migrants

Trump to Hold Off on Colombia Tariffs After Reaching Deal on Migrants

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The video discusses a brief trade dispute between the US and Columbia, where President Trump threatened tariffs on Columbia unless they accepted undocumented migrants. The dispute was quickly resolved with Columbia agreeing to US terms. The video also explores market reactions and the potential for similar actions against other countries.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for the US threatening tariffs on Colombia?

Colombia's trade surplus with the US

Colombia's environmental policies

Colombia's military alliance with China

Colombia's refusal to accept undocumented migrants

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was Colombia particularly concerned about the return of migrants?

They were being sent back on commercial flights

They were being sent back with diplomatic immunity

They were being sent back on military planes with shackles

They were being sent back without any documentation

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is unusual about Colombia's trade relationship in Latin America?

It only exports agricultural products

The US is its top trading partner over China

It has no trade agreements with the US

It trades more with China than the US

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Colombian peso react to the trade dispute?

It came under considerable pressure

It was unaffected

It remained stable

It appreciated significantly

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the potential risk mentioned regarding future US tariffs?

Tariffs on African countries

Tariffs on China and European countries

Tariffs on South American countries

Tariffs on Middle Eastern countries