Colombian president says he asked Trump to suspend tariffs after devastating earthquake
De la Espriella said the move would help business owners as Colombia recovers from a 7.4-magnitude quake that killed nearly 300 people.
- 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’s president asks Trump to lift tariffs as earthquake death toll passes 289
Abi Sarabia M., Philippine Canadian Inquirer August 18, 2026 BOGOTÁ, Colombia — President Abelardo de la Espriella has asked U.S. President Donald Trump to temporarily suspend tariffs on Colombian goods, […] The post Colombia’s president asks Trump to lift tariffs as earthquake death toll passes 289 appeared first on Philippine Canadian Inquirer.
Colombian President Asks Trump for Tariff Suspension After Devastating Earthquake
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella said on Aug. 15 that he had asked President Donald Trump to suspend tariffs as his nation recovers from a recent earthquake that left more than 280 people dead. De la Espriella said in a post on X that he spoke with Trump for 10 minutes, during which Trump expressed his condolences to the earthquake victims and his solidarity with those affected. The newly elected Colombian president described the tal…
The new Colombian president posted his request on X on Saturday evening, to which there has been no public reaction from Trump so far.
The South American country has just been hit by one of the most severe earthquakes of the past decades. So far, there has been no public response to the request from the United States.
NEWS HEADLINES: Colombian president asks Trump to suspend tariffs as country recovers from devastating earthquake – One America News Network
Colombia’s President Abelardo de la Espriella speaks during a press conference at the Palacio de San Carlos in Bogota on August 12, 2026. (Photo by ESTEBAN VEGA LA-ROTTA / AFP via Getty Images) OAN Staff Katherine Mosack2:26 PM – Sunday, August 16, 2026 Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella, an ally of President Donald Trump, has asked the U.S. to suspend tariffs as his nation recovers from a magnitude 7.4 earthquake that killed at least …
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella asked his ally, US President Donald Trump, to suspend tariffs to help the South American country recover from a powerful earthquake that killed at least 289 people.
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