Colombia's new president asks Trump to suspend tariffs after deadly earthquake
Summary
Colombia’s new President Abelardo de la Espriella asked U.S. President Donald Trump to temporarily suspend tariffs on Colombian products after a deadly earthquake killed nearly 300 people in western Colombia. The earthquake destroyed thousands of homes, and De la Espriella said relief from tariffs would help Colombian businesses as the country works on recovery.Key Facts
- A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, especially hitting the cities of Cali and Pereira.
- Nearly 300 people died, and about 13,000 homes were destroyed by the earthquake.
- U.S. tariffs on Colombian goods increased from 10% to 12.5% on July 24, shortly before the quake.
- Colombia’s president requested President Trump to suspend these tariffs temporarily to aid business recovery.
- President Trump and De la Espriella spoke for about 10 minutes, with Trump offering condolences.
- De la Espriella is a right-wing leader who took office after leftist Gustavo Petro.
- Colombia has joined an anti-cartel alliance called the "Shield of the Americas," led by the U.S. and including other Latin American countries.
- The new president plans a military alliance with the U.S. and Israel to help fight guerrilla groups in Colombia.
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