Ecuador–Colombia Trade War Erupts

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This episode examines the unprecedented trade war between Ecuador and Colombia, sparked by border security tensions and disputes over cooperation against drug trafficking. We analyze President Daniel Noboa’s decision to impose 30% tariffs on Colombian goods, the swift retaliation by Gustavo Petro, and the escalation through energy and oil transport measures. As billions in bilateral trade are put at risk, experts warn that unilateral actions will ultimately hit consumers on both sides of the border.