Colombia Pleads for Tariff Relief After Earthquake | Calgary News

Colombia’s new president is urgently asking Trump to pause tariffs on Colombian goods, hoping it will help businesses recover after a catastrophic 7.4-magnitude earthquake killed at least 289 people and destroyed over 14,000 homes. With rescue efforts still underway in devastated coastal cities like Cali — where more than 70 people remain missing — the U.S. has already pledged $26 million in emergency aid. But officials fear the true toll may be far worse, especially in Colombia’s poorest region, Choco. While no official response from Washington has come yet, the plea underscores how critical economic relief could be for a nation reeling from nature’s fury. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6f17316780aa7f61