A spat over deportations from the US nearly derailed one of the most profitable seasons for the world’s No. 2 flower exporter

President Trump announced on Sunday that he would impose 25% import tariffs on Colombia, the source of the majority of fresh-cut flower imports into the United States.

President Donald Trump’s threat to tax imports from Colombia comes at a most inauspicious time. Valentine’s Day is less than three weeks away, and Colombia is America’s No. 1 foreign source of cut flowers,

But romantics may be spared from becoming victims of a trade dispute. The White House declared victory on Sunday, saying that Colombia had reversed itself and agreed to allow the flights to land, backing down just hours after Trump threatened to impose visa restrictions in addition to the steep tariffs on its longtime ally in South America.

D: South Florida is a top destination for imports from Colombia, including the big business of flowers ahead of the holiday. But a lightning trade war between the two nations that erupted on Sunday appeared to have been averted overnight.

With Valentine’s Day approaching, President Donald Trump’s threat to impose a 25 percent tax on imports from Colombia is raising concerns, especially amid growing tensions over deported immigrants.Colombia is the United States' top source of cut flowers for the upcoming occasion.

President Donald Trump threatened to impose a tax on Colombian imports due to issues over deportation flights, risking Valentine's Day flower supplies. A resolution was swiftly reached, with Colombia allowing flights to land.

A trade dispute with Colombia threatens flower imports just before Valentine's Day, but recent developments may ease concerns for consumers.