Colombian president says he asked Trump to suspend tariffs after devastating earthquake

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President Abelardo de la Espriella of Colombia has asked President Trump to temporarily suspend U.S. tariffs on Colombian products.
The request comes after a devastating 7.4-magnitude earthquake that killed nearly 300 people and destroyed thousands of homes.
U.S. tariffs on Colombian goods increased to 12.5% in late July, with few exceptions.
De la Espriella cited the earthquake's effects and an inherited difficult economic situation as reasons for the request.
President Trump reportedly expressed condolences for the earthquake victims during a conversation with de la Espriella.

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