Colombian president asks Trump to suspend tariffs to help earthquake recovery
· KRGV (NBC 5)
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has requested U.S. President Donald Trump to suspend tariffs to aid Colombia's recovery from a devastating earthquake that resulted in at least 289 fatalities. De la Espriella, who assumed office shortly before the quake, expressed gratitude for U.S. assistance and emphasized the need for tariff relief for Colombian businesses affected by the disaster. The earthquake, which struck on August 13, 2026, had a magnitude of 7.4 and severely impacted cities like Pereira, Cali, and Quibdo, leaving 143 people missing and injuring nearly 3,937. The U.S. has pledged $26.5 million in aid, but no response to the tariff request has been reported yet.
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