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President Petro swiftly took to Twitter to express his outrage, countering Trump's accusations. He passionately defended his leadership and the sovereignty of Colombia, which he described as the "heart of the world." Petro expressed disdain for Trump's "greed" and his historical comparisons of U.S. interventions in Latin America, emphasizing Colombia's commitment to freedom and resistance against past oppressions. He announced reciprocal tariffs on U.S. goods, effectively matching Trump’s economic aggression.