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TL;DR

Ecuador imposed a 30% tariff on Colombian products, citing security concerns.
Colombia reacted by suspending energy exchanges, escalating the trade tension.
The dispute affects supply chains, business confidence, and regional integration.
Disagreements stem from differing perceptions on cooperation against drug trafficking and illegal mining.
Strategic sectors like energy, automotive, pharmaceutical, agricultural, and mass consumption face uncertainty.
Political pressure through tariffs can harm regional productivity.
Business diplomacy is suggested as a key component to moderate the crisis, given the significant annual trade volume.
A coordinated approach between the government and the productive sector can lead to pragmatic solutions like tariff phase-outs or compensatory mechanisms.
Resolving the crisis requires political will, technical dialogue, and understanding that security and trade are not mutually exclusive.

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