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Colombian president says he asked Trump to suspend tariffs after devastating earthquake
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· August 15, 2026
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Key takeaway The tariffs on Colombian products rose to 12.
Colombia's president has requested that the US suspend tariffs on Colombian products. This comes after a devastating earthquake hit the South American nation. The tariffs, which increased in late July, are affecting various Colombian products, although some exceptions apply.
The president of Colombia made this request to President Trump, asking for temporary relief to help business owners affected by the earthquake. Further details about the conversation between the two leaders are available from the source. 5% in late July, with exceptions including coffee and oil.
For more information on this development, readers can refer to the original report.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 15, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
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