Colombian president says he asked Trump to suspend tariffs after devastating earthquake
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August 15, 2026 / 6:40 PM EDT / CBS/AFP Add CBS News on Google Colombia's new President Abelardo de la Espriella on Saturday called on President Trump to suspend tariffs currently targeting the South American nation, which is reeling after a deadly earthquake.
tariffs on Colombian products rose from 10% to 12.5% in late July, with a few exceptions including coffee and oil.
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.
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August 15, 2026 / 6:40 PM EDT / CBS/AFP Add CBS News on Google Colombia's new President Abelardo de la Espriella on Saturday called on President Trump to suspend tariffs currently targeting the South American nation, which is reeling after a deadly earthquake.
tariffs on Colombian products rose from 10% to 12.5% in late July, with a few exceptions including coffee and oil.
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.