Amid escalating tensions between the US and Colombia, China's ambassador to Bogota declared that diplomatic ties between China and Colombia have never been better. This came as Colombian President Gustavo Petro resisted a US deportation effort, provoking Donald Trump to impose retaliatory tariffs and revoke visas for Colombian officials. Analysts interpret these developments as a shift toward China as US protectionism prompts South American nations to seek stronger ties with Beijing, which is now the leading trading partner in the region.
As tariffs rise and US foreign aid diminishes, South American countries are increasingly drawn to China, which has already outpaced the US as the region's main trading partner.
The US is going after its own allies. If you're targeting your friends, they'll likely align with your rivals, making the geopolitical landscape even more complex.
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