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Reopening the Rumichaca Bridge ends a $5 million USD per day blockade, but a 50% tariff and energy price disputes keep binational tensions high.

The trade conflict started last month when Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa imposed tariffs as a complaint over Colombia's alleged failure to address security concerns.

Certain fertilizers, herbicides, appliances, agricultural tools, parts for semi-trailers, and various textiles are among the affected materials and goods.

Of the total corn subsidies paid by the US government, 68.7% went towards the production of ethanol, amounting to $0.06646 USD per kilogram subsidy.

Exports from Colombia to South Korea totaled $182 million USD from last July through May 2017 compared to $137 million USD the prior year.