US imposes 12.5% tariffs on Colombian goods, sparing key commodities

The new levy targets a broad range of imports but exempts coffee, oil, and gold, signaling a calibrated escalation in Washington's trade policy toward Latin America.

By Handelsavisen Newsroom · Automated 2026-07-23 22:16 UTC · 1 min read

The United States has imposed a 12.5% tariff on a wide array of goods imported from Colombia, marking a significant shift in bilateral trade relations.

The measure, reported by La República, applies to a broad spectrum of products but notably excludes several of Colombia's most critical export commodities.

The US recently imposed a 25% tariff on a broad range of goods from Brazil, concluding a year-long investigation into trade practices.

Key exemptions include coffee, avocados, bananas, mangoes, coal, oil, gold, and cocoa, preserving duty-free access for these high-value sectors.

This development follows a similar escalation in Washington's trade posture toward other Latin American nations.

The US recently imposed a 25% tariff on a broad range of goods from Brazil, concluding a year-long investigation into trade practices.

The Colombian tariffs, while lower in magnitude, suggest a pattern of targeted trade pressure across the region, aimed at specific industrial and agricultural sectors while shielding strategic commodities.