A White House press release apparently misspelled 'Colombia' as 'Columbia' confusing the South American country with the New York City university leading to widespread mockery and criticism online. The typo went viral amid tensions between President Donald Trump and Colombian President Gustavo Petro over blocked deportation flights and threatened trade tariffs.

The South American country initially refused to accept US military flights deporting Colombian nationals, a decision that drew Donald Trump’s anger last weekend

Shortly after last November’s election, Trump threatened China, Mexico, and Canada with 10% and 25% tariffs, respectively.

Trump threatened trade war with Colombia after President Gustavo Petro refuses deportation of Colombians without 'dignified treatment'

For a fleeting moment, it looked like going after Trump was a political risk Colombian President Gustavo Petro was willing to take. But all his rhetoric was for naught.

Colombian migrants returning home described being shackled "like criminals," during earlier U.S. flights that were blocked by Colombia's president, Gustavo Petro, amid a standoff with President Donald Trump that almost led to a trade war. Newsweek has reached out to the Colombian Foreign Ministry for comment via email.

Colombia backed down in a dispute over flights of deported migrants after the new US president threatened to impose steep tariffs.

WASHINGTON: The White House said Sunday (Jan 26) that Colombia backed down and agreed to accept repatriated citizens on military flights, after President Donald Trump threatened major sanctions.

Follow updates as President Donald Trump is in Miami ahead of a Republican policy conference and Cabinet nominees like Scott Bessent prepare for confirmaiton votes.

Colombia-US clash erupts over deportation flights, sparking 50% tariffs and fiery statement on sovereignty from President Gustavo Petro.

Colombian President Gustavo ... Petro swiftly backtracked on his refusal to accept deportation flights from the United States after President Donald Trump threatened tariffs and other measures ...