The move followed a dispute between President Trump and President Gustavo Petro over deportation flights that nearly turned into a costly trade war between both countries.

Trump said the measures were necessary, because the decision of Colombian President Gustavo Petro “jeopardized” national security in the U.S.

While Colombia has avoided tariffs that would have a devastating effect on its economy, visa restrictions that were issued on Sunday by the US State Department are still in place.

Colombia welcomed its first flights of deported illegal immigrants with its president heralding their return and insisting they are not criminals.

Colombia has walked back from the brink of a damaging trade war with the United States, reaching an agreement to accept deported migrants returned on military planes, following a flurry of threats from President Donald Trump,