US hikes Colombia tariffs to 12.5%, threatening $5bn in exports

The tariff increase targets roughly 30% of shipments to the US, with the textile and apparel sectors facing the steepest disruption risk.

By Handelsavisen Newsroom · Automated 2026-07-25 11:42 UTC · 1 min read

The United States has raised additional tariffs on a broad range of Colombian goods to 12.5%, up from the previous 10% rate.

The move places approximately US$5 billion in exports at risk, representing roughly 30% of the country’s total shipments to its largest trading partner.

Colombia’s main business association, ANDI, warned that the escalation could severely disrupt key export sectors.

Colombia’s main business association, ANDI, warned that the escalation could severely disrupt key export sectors.

The textile and apparel industry, which has already been bracing for trade friction, faces the most immediate pressure as margins tighten and US buyers reassess supply chains.

The tariff hike marks a significant shift in bilateral trade relations, moving beyond earlier threats to concrete implementation.

While the measure applies to a wide array of goods, the concentration of exposure in manufacturing and textiles suggests a targeted pressure point on Colombia’s industrial base.