Colombia tariff relief request goes to Washington after the earthquake. Learn about the 12.5% duty suspension and ongoing trade talks.
Colombia · TRADE
Key Facts
—Request Bogota formally asked Washington in mid-August 2026 to temporarily suspend new US tariffs on Colombian goods.
—Tariff The additional 12.5% duty took effect on 24 July 2026 under Section 301.
—Baseline It replaced an earlier 10% surcharge in place since February 2026.
The country is reeling from the tremor that left 300 people dead and destroyed almost 13,000 homes.
Post-earthquake reconstruction is expected to cost about $6.4bn, but Colombia has been hit by renewed US tariffs.
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