El pulso comercial entre Ecuador y Colombia tensa las reglas de la CAN

TL;DR

Colombia and Ecuador have imposed tariffs on each other, effective February 1st.
The Andean Community and its business council have expressed concerns about these measures.
Experts argue that unilateral tariffs contradict the Andean Community's free trade program.
National security justifications for tariffs require demonstrable necessity and proportionality.
The conflict may lead to a redirection of trade away from affected countries.
The underlying issue is seen as structural, related to competitiveness and productive capacity, not just tariffs.
The dispute risks damaging Andean integration and the functioning of the Andean Community.
Border control and combating drug trafficking are mentioned as factors influencing the trade dynamic.
Strengthening institutional and judicial systems in Ecuador is noted as a response to drug trafficking and associated crime.

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