# Colombia Asks US to Pause Tariffs After Deadly Quake

https://mins.news/en/item/23212

- Bloomberg News, 2026-08-15 22:30 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-15/colombia-asks-us-to-pause-tariffs-in-deadly-quake-s-aftermath?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a80e87eb3146000015b17df

> Facing the aftermath of a devastating quake that has left nearly 300 people dead, Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella urged US President Donald Trump to temporarily suspend tariffs on Colombian goods.

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