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Colombia asks Trump to suspend tariffs for earthquake recovery

Published 16 August 2026

Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has asked U.S. President Donald Trump to temporarily suspend tariffs on Colombian goods, arguing that the economic relief is necessary as the country grapples with the aftermath of a deadly earthquake.

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