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Colombia Seeks Tariff Relief After Earthquake | Salt Lake City News
Colombia’s new president, Abelardo de la Espriella, is urgently reaching out to Donald Trump for economic relief after a devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake killed at least 289 people and left thousands injured. With U.S. aid already pouring in — including $26.5 million in food, shelter, and medical supplies — de la Espriella is now asking for a temporary suspension of U.S. tariffs on Colombian goods to help struggling businesses recover. The quake hit western Colombia hardest, destroying homes and infrastructure across cities like Pereira and Cali, while search teams continue digging…
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