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 took office shortly before the 7.4 magnitude quake on August 13, emphasized his ties with Trump, who supported him during the presidential election. In a recent communication, he expressed gratitude for U.S. aid totaling $26.5 million and urged for temporary tariff relief to assist struggling Colombian businesses. The earthquake has left 143 people missing and caused significant destruction across western Colombia, particularly in cities like Pereira and Cali.
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