Donald Trump's Attempted Trade War Sparks Worldwide Mockery

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Donald Trump was not even in the Oval Office a week before trying to kickstart a trade war with Colombia, because nothing says America first like a fresh international conflict. And what was Trump doing? Well, golfing, of course. The back and forth showdown between Donald Trump and Colombia's President Gustavo

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Petro is just another episode in his recurring series of Threaten First, Look Foolish Later. Trump loves to throw on threats to other countries, only to backpedal once they push harder, leaving him to look like a clown, on the global stage, especially when the Colombian president dragged Trump on Twitter for all to see.

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At one point in their spat, Petro said, you can try to carry out a coup with your economic strength and your arrogance like they did with Allende, but I will die in my law. I resisted torture and I resist you. I don't want slavers next to Colombia. We already had many and we freed ourselves.

Donald Trump's Attempted Trade War Sparks Worldwide Mockery

Gabe Sanchez

Jan 30, 2025

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In this episode of What Was That?, I break down how Donald Trump wasted no time in sparking a trade standoff with Colombia, all while angering countries like Mexico, Brazil, and Guatemala with his deportation stunt.

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