The president of Colombia asks Trump for a temporary suspension of tariffs due to the earthquake

The President of Colombia, Abelardo de la Espriella, has formally requested that United States President Donald Trump implement a temporary suspension of tariffs on Colombian products. The appeal was made following a devastating earthquake that struck Colombia this week, prompting the administration to seek immediate economic relief.

The request addresses recent trade measures enacted by the United States, which saw tariffs on Colombian goods increase from 10% to 12.5% at the end of July, though certain key exports such as coffee and petroleum maintained exemptions.