Event Brief
UPDATED Aug 17, 2026 at 8:10 AM ET
Aug 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Colombian president asks Trump to suspend earthquake tariffs
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President Abelardo de la Espriella asked Trump to temporarily suspend high tariffs to aid earthquake recovery.
WHO: Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella
WHAT: Asked U.S. President Donald Trump to consider a temporary suspension of high tariffs on Colombian products
WHEN: Reported Aug 16, 2026 at 2:13 PM ET
WHERE: Colombia
WHY: To provide relief to Colombian businesspeople facing difficult times due to the earthquake’s effects.
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