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Editorial: El Mundo

  • Donald Trump has initiated a tariff war to reconfigure the international board.
  • The first battle is seen as a humiliating defeat for Colombia, a warning to any country wishing to challenge Trump's will.
  • The bilateral crisis with Colombia occurred after the Colombian president's refusal to accept the deportation of 201 immigrants.
  • Trump's tariff threats have changed the rules, with the law of the strongest prevailing.
  • The balance of power in the United States limits Trump's authority, with courts blocking certain attempts to change.
  • Using tariffs as a coercive tool can end up hurting the US economy.

Conclusion: Trump's tariff war may alter international rules, but internal resistance and potential economic consequences pose significant limitations.