Colombia President Asks US to Suspend Tariffs over Quake
- On Saturday, President Abelardo de la Espriella called on President Donald Trump to temporarily suspend tariffs targeting Colombia as the nation recovers from a deadly 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck on August 10.
- The tremor devastated western cities Cali and Pereira, leaving nearly 300 people dead and destroying almost 13,000 homes in the region.
- US tariffs on Colombian products rose from 10% to 12.5% on July 24, replacing expiring global duties; de la Espriella said these levies burden business owners "facing very difficult times due to the effects of the earthquake."
- During the 10-minute call, de la Espriella told Trump the conversation was "very friendly and cordial," adding he inherited an "apocalyptic economic situation" from predecessor Gustavo Petro.
- Since taking office, de la Espriella has joined the "Shield of the Americas," a Trump-headed anti-cartel alliance; he plans to forge a military alliance with the US and Israel to bolster security.
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Colombia asks Washington to suspend 12.5% tariffs over the earthquake emergency
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella on Saturday asked his US counterpart, Donald Trump, to temporarily suspend tariffs on Colombian goods, arguing this would give exporters relief as the country faces the economic consequences of Monday's magnitude 7.4 earthquake.
Colombia's new president asks Trump to suspend tariffs after deadly earthquake
Colombia's President Abelardo de la Espriella on Saturday called on US President Donald Trump to suspend tariffs on the South American nation as the country contiues to reel from a deadly earthquake. At least 300 people were killed in the quake that devastated the western Colombian cities of Cali and Pereira.
The president of Colombia tried to get Donald Trump to show solidarity with his businessmen by suspending the tariffs they pay when exporting to the US.
The South American president argues, during a 10-minute telephone conversation, that businessmen in his country face difficult times
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