economy
May 9, 2026
Until when is the deadline for the dismantling of tariffs between Colombia and Ecuador?
Through resolutions 2581, 2582, and 2583, the Andean Community of Nations (CAN) put an end to the tariff war between Colombia and Ecuador that began on January 21, 2026, when Daniel Noboa's government announced a "security tax" on Colombian imports of 30%, starting February 1.
TL;DR
- The Andean Community of Nations (CAN) has ended the tariff war between Colombia and Ecuador.
- Resolutions 2581, 2582, and 2583 mandate the removal of tariffs within a maximum of 10 days.
- The conflict began with Ecuador's "security tax" on Colombian imports, which escalated with reciprocal measures from Colombia.
- The CAN found that the tariffs violated the Andean Community's Liberation Program.
- Border workers and businesses express hope for the reactivation of cross-border trade.
- The CAN also urged both countries to strengthen bilateral cooperation on border control.