Donald Trump appeared to be playing golf when he announced retaliatory tariffs on Colombia after its president barred U.S. deportation flights from landing in the country.
The immigration crackdown has sparked tensions internationally. On Sunday, Colombian President Gustavo Petro clashed with Trump after Colombia sent planes carrying deported immigrants back to the U.S. Trump responded by threatening tariffs, ultimately prompting Petro to agree to cooperate.
Holding the retreat at a Trump property threatens to ignite the same kind of criticism that dogged Trump’s first term: that he has sought to personally profit from his public position.
A day after the dispute between Colombia and the United States over migrant deportations, two Republican congressmen from South Florida said any country that rejects the deportation of its nationals would face sanctions or other punitive measures.
Donald Trump’s relaxing Sunday of golf was momentarily interrupted by the massive diplomatic crisis with Colombia.
Air Force One landed at Miami International Airport Saturday night, before President Donald Trump quickly got into an awaiting vehicle and headed to Trump National Doral, where he will meet with fellow Republicans on Monday.
President Trump has ordered tariffs and visa restrictions be imposed on Colombia in retaliation for not accepting two deportation flights.
With Donald Trump settling back into the White House, advocates for the Amazon worry about what his second term will mean for the rainforest.
The conference is being held at Trump National Doral Miami, a posh resort with four golf courses owned by the billionaire president
President Trump said in the "very near future" he will impose tariffs on steel, aluminum, copper, semiconductors, pharmaceuticals and other imports.
A Trump-owned company, Trump Endeavor 12 LLC, plans to build 1,498 condo units across four 20-floor buildings housing an estimated 4,975 residents. Units at the 5.66 million-square-foot development are expected to start at $2 million.