President asks Trump to suspend tariffs to help earthquake recovery
He said the suspension would help businesspeople as the quake left at least 289 dead and the United States has offered $26.5 million in aid.
- On Saturday, Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella asked President Donald Trump to temporarily suspend tariffs on Colombian products, seeking relief for businesspeople facing economic hardship from a devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake.
- The 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia last Monday, destroying 14,705 homes and damaging 81,536 others across regions including Choco, Pereira, Cali, and Quibdo along the Pacific coast.
- Government officials reported at least 289 deaths, 3,937 injuries, and 143 missing persons, though civilian databases estimate missing numbers in the thousands. Cali Mayor Alejandro Eder said rescue teams continue searching despite the 72-hour window passing.
- The US State Department has offered US$26.5 million in aid including food, shelters, and health supplies, yet the Trump administration has provided no immediate response to Espriella's tariff suspension request.
- Espriella, who took office earlier this month, has emphasized his alliance with Trump as he navigates reconstruction challenges. The tariff request underscores the economic urgency facing Colombia during its recovery effort.
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By Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN en Español. Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella stated on Tuesday that the United States government is willing to approve a temporary suspension of tariffs on Colombian products as economic relief for businesses affected by the August 10 earthquake. The president said that... The post De la Espriella says the U.S. is willing to suspend tariffs on Colombia due to the earthquake appeared first on KVIA.
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BOGOTÁ (AP): Colombia’s President Abelardo de la Espriella has asked his ally US President Donald Trump to suspend tariffs to help the South American nation recover from a powerful earthquake that killed at least 289 people. De la Espriella took office earlier this month, just days before the 7.4 magnitude quake struck. He was backed by Trump in Colombia’s closely contested presidential election, which was decided in a runoff on June 21, and has sought to emphasise his connections with the US leader.
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