Key facts
- Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella requested U.S. President Donald Trump suspend tariffs.
- The request aims to aid Colombia's recovery from a recent 7.4 magnitude earthquake.
- The earthquake killed at least 289 people and injured thousands.
- De la Espriella emphasized the need to support Colombian businesspeople facing difficult times.
- The U.S. has offered $26.5 million in earthquake aid.
Following a devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Colombia that killed at least 289 people and injured thousands, President Abelardo de la Espriella has appealed to U.S. President Donald Trump to suspend tariffs on Colombian products. De la Espriella, who took office earlier this month, stated that suspending tariffs would provide crucial support for the nation's businesspeople and aid in the recovery efforts. The U.S. has offered $26.5 million in earthquake aid. Rescue efforts are ongoing in cities like Cali, where over 70 people are reported missing.