Colombia leader asks Trump to suspend tariffs after deadly quake
Colombia’s new President Abelardo de la Espriella on Saturday called on his US counterpart Donald Trump to suspend tariffs currently targeting the South American nation, which is reeling after a deadly earthquake. US tariffs on Colombian products rose from 10 per cent to 12.5 per cent in late July, with a few exceptions including coffee and oil. “I asked him to consider to temporarily suspend the…
Colombia’s newly elected President Abelardo de la Espriella has asked US President Donald Trump to suspend tariffs on Colombian goods in the wake of a devastating 7.4-magnitude earthquake. The tariffs, which increased from 10% to 12.5% in late July, have been particularly hard on Colombian businesses that are still struggling to recover from the quake.
De la Espriella made the request to Trump via social media, emphasizing the urgent need for relief for Colombian entrepreneurs who are facing immense difficulties. During their 10-minute conversation, Trump expressed his condolences for the nearly 300 people killed and the widespread destruction of nearly 13,000 homes in the western cities of Cali and Pereira.
The two discussed the daunting task of rebuilding Colombia amidst an already dire economic situation inherited by De la Espriella. The earthquake has left the nation in desperate need of support, both in terms of rebuilding efforts and economic relief.
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