Colombia imposes 100% tariffs on Ecuadorean imports after Ecuador’s move

Bogotá — Colombia imposed 100% tariffs on imports from Ecuador on Friday (April 11, 2026), the Ministry of Commerce said, escalating a months-long trade dispute between the South American neighbors. The ministry said the measure responds to Ecuador’s decision a day earlier to apply identical duties on Colombian goods.

The tit-for-tat move marks the latest turn in a standoff that has strained bilateral trade in recent months. Tensions have been fueled by security grievances along the shared border. Ecuador’s right-wing president, Daniel Noboa, has criticized Colombia’s leftist leader, Gustavo Petro, for what he describes as insufficient action against drug trafficking and illegal mining.

Friday’s announcement underscores the deepening rift between the two governments and adds a new layer to their ongoing trade war. The Ministry of Commerce did not immediately provide additional details beyond stating the tariffs and the timing of the response.