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UPDATED Aug 17, 2026 at 8:10 AM ET
Aug 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Colombian president asks Trump to suspend tariffs
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Colombian President De la Espriella urged Trump to suspend tariffs to aid earthquake recovery.
WHO: Colombian President De la Espriella
WHAT: Asked Trump to suspend tariffs to help earthquake recovery
WHEN: Reported Aug 16, 2026 at 4:51 PM ET
WHERE: Colombia
WHY: To help recovery after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck
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