Colombian President Asks Trump to Pause Tariffs After Earthquake

The President of Colombia requested President Trump to temporarily suspend high tariffs on Colombian goods due to the economic hardship caused by a powerful earthquake. The request was made during a phone call, and the Colombian leader expressed gratitude for U.S. financial and humanitarian aid.

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The President of Colombia, Ábelardo de la Espriella, requested President Trump to temporarily suspend high customs tariffs on Colombian goods.
The request was made during a telephone conversation between the two leaders.
The earthquake in Colombia caused significant damage and hardship for businesses and citizens.
The Colombian president expressed gratitude to Trump for financial and humanitarian support from the United States.
The earthquake had a magnitude of 7.4 and was centered in the Chocó department, with tremors felt across most regions, including Bogotá, Cali, Pereira, and Manizales.
The earthquake affected dozens of Russian tourists and citizens in Colombia.

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The Colombian leader mentioned the request in a post on X (formerly Twitter). — riamo
The phone call lasted ten minutes and was described as 'very friendly and heartfelt' by the Colombian president. — vesti
The Colombian president stated that he inherited an extremely difficult economic situation and that the country faces a huge challenge in recovery. — vesti
Trump reportedly has sympathy for Colombia and its people. — vesti
On July 16, the U.S. announced plans to impose 25% tariffs on most goods imported from Brazil, which Brazil's president called a 'strategic mistake'. — vesti

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President of Colombia asked Trump to temporarily suspend tariffs due to earthquake — РИАМО
President of Colombia asked Trump to cancel high tariffs — Вести

Colombian President Asks Trump to Pause Tariffs After Earthquake

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