Empresarios urgen desactivar crisis con Ecuador, tras escalada de aranceles y freno a las exportaciones de energía

TL;DR

Reciprocal tariffs between Colombia and Ecuador are pressuring businesses and consumers.
Companies face reduced export capacity and competitiveness in strategic markets.
Consumers can expect a potential 30% increase in product prices.
The conflict punishes formal sectors that pay taxes, while issues stem from illicit transit of goods.
Businesses are concerned about not meeting projected export volumes.
The revaluation of the Colombian peso and Ecuador's dollarized economy impact competitive advantages.
Colombia risks losing competitiveness against other countries due to increased logistical, labor, and exchange rate costs.
Colombia's exports to Ecuador totaled approximately US$1.7 billion from January to November last year.
Imports from Ecuador to Colombia reached about US$900 million.
Diplomacy and dialogue are emphasized as crucial for resolving the tariff confrontation.

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