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Colombian Leader Asks Trump To Suspend Tariffs After Deadly Quake
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella asked U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday, August 15, 2026, to temporarily suspend U.S. tariffs on Colombian goods to help recovery from a deadly quake.[1]
De la Espriella made the request during a phone call, his office said.[1] The U.S. has provided $26.5 million in earthquake assistance, including food, shelters and health supplies, the State Department says.[1]
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday morning, August 10, 2026, killing at least 289 people, injuring 3,937 and destroying 14,705 homes, with 81,536 more damaged.[1]
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- On Saturday, August 15, 2026, President Abelardo de la Espriella said he asked President Trump via a call to consider temporarily suspending U.S. tariffs on Colombian products after the quake.
- The U.S. has provided $26.5 million in earthquake assistance, including food, shelters and health supplies, according to the State Department.
- The 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck western Colombia on Monday morning, August 10, 2026, has killed at least 289 people, injured 3,937 and destroyed 14,705 homes, with 81,536 more damaged.
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August 19, 2026