Ecuador to impose 30% tariffs on Colombian imports Feb. 1 over drug trafficking and mining concerns.

Ecuador will impose a 30% tariff on imports from Colombia starting February 1, 2026, citing insufficient cooperation in combating drug trafficking and illegal mining along their shared border. President Daniel Noboa, a right-wing leader aligned with former U.S. President Donald Trump, said the move is a response to Colombia’s failure to curb cross-border crime despite Ecuador’s efforts and a persistent trade deficit. The tariff targets key goods valued at $1.673 billion from January to November 2025 and could raise consumer prices and disrupt supply chains. Colombia has not confirmed cooperation breakdowns, while the U.S. has deployed temporary military personnel to assist in countering narcotics. The measure reflects a broader regional trend of linking trade policy to security concerns.