# Colombia-US trade and production initiatives

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/colombia-us-trade-and-production-initiatives
> Updated: 2026-10-28T01:30:18.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Colombia has launched initiatives to stimulate domestic production and improve international trade conditions. President Abelardo de la Espriella has prioritized negotiating the removal of United States Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum, which currently affect Colombian exports despite the existing Free Trade Agreement. The administration aims to achieve “zero additional tariffs” to correct economic imbalances and has tasked the Minister of Commerce with leading these negotiations by a December 2027 deadline.

Beyond tariff negotiations, the Colombian government seeks to diversify the national economy by reducing reliance on oil and gas while increasing exports in manufactured goods, agro-industry, pharmaceuticals, and high-value services. The administration also intends to leverage the revaluation of the peso to modernize the productive sector through more affordable imported machinery and technology.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-28: Colombia seeks to eliminate U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum

Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella is pushing to eliminate U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum to restore the benefits of the bilateral Free Trade Agreement by December 2027.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombia-seeks-to-eliminate-us-tariffs-on-steel-and-aluminum

### 2026-10-28: Peru and Colombia announce initiatives to boost production and trade

Peru plans to introduce 17 laws to bolster production and fishing, while Colombia seeks to recover TLC advantages and eliminate tariffs on steel and aluminum exports to the US.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/peru-and-colombia-announce-initiatives-to-boost-production-and-trade

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