The government shutdown continues as Washington scrambles to find a solution. Meanwhile, Trump has imposed new tariffs and ceased aid to Colombia.
Trump has announced that the U.S. will eliminate assistance to Colombia and enact tariffs on its exports. This decision comes after Trump referred to Colombia's leader, Gustavo Petro, as "an illegal drug leader" who is "low-rated and very unpopular."
Trump said Colombia has "no fight against the drugs," and "they are a drug manufacturing machine" with "a lunatic" for a president.
Author's summary: Trump imposes tariffs and cuts aid to Colombia.