# Analdex chief warns of 'exchange rate earthquake' as minister skips exporters congress

Analdex president Javier Díaz criticized the commerce minister's absence and warned a peso slump could cut exports 22%.

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Javier Díaz estimated that Colombia could suffer an 'exchange rate earthquake' with a possible 22% decline in exports. [^1]

Javier Díaz, president of Analdex, warned that Colombia faces an economic problem that could have consequences comparable to or greater than an earthquake due to its effects on exports, employment, and productive activity. [^2]

Javier Díaz, president of the Colombian National Association of Foreign Trade (Analdex), stated that the White House is willing to grant Colombia a similar trade treatment to that recently given to Ecuador. [^3]

The US is expected to reduce the 12.5% tariff on Colombian exports to zero in the coming days. [^4]

The National Association of Foreign Trade (Analdex) confirmed the definitive closure of four agro-export companies affiliated with the guild. [^5]

Analdex proposes a target of US$100 billion in exports by the end of the current government administration. [^6]

Javier Díaz, president of the Colombian export association Analdex, stated at the Exporter Congress that the sector must agree with the government on a roadmap to recover competitiveness and diversify markets. [^7]

Colombian exports grew by 14.2% during the first half of 2026, according to figures presented at the XXXVIII National Exporters Congress. [^8]

Javier Díaz, president of Colombia's National Association of Foreign Trade (Analdex), stated that Colombia could receive a favorable decision from the United States regarding a 12.5% tariff on exports within the next few days. [^9]

Javier Díaz estimated that the economic impact on the economy, the export sector, and employment could approach 50 trillion pesos, exceeding the 40 trillion pesos estimated for reconstruction after the August 10 earthquake. [^10]

Javier Díaz warned that the El Niño phenomenon could affect Colombia's agricultural sector and food production, with possible consequences for inflation. [^11]

The elimination of the tariff will directly benefit 1,751 Colombian companies, primarily in labor-intensive sectors such as flowers. [^12]

## What this stands on

1. Javier Díaz estimated that Colombia could suffer an 'exchange rate earthquake' with a possible 22% decline in exports. (El Colombiano, News)
2. Javier Díaz, president of Analdex, warned that Colombia faces an economic problem that could have consequences comparable to or greater than an earthquake due to its effects on exports, employment, and productive activity. (El Colombiano, News)
3. Javier Díaz, president of the Colombian National Association of Foreign Trade (Analdex), stated that the White House is willing to grant Colombia a similar trade treatment to that recently given to Ecuador. (El Tiempo, News)
4. The US is expected to reduce the 12.5% tariff on Colombian exports to zero in the coming days. (El Tiempo, News)
5. The National Association of Foreign Trade (Analdex) confirmed the definitive closure of four agro-export companies affiliated with the guild. (El Tiempo, News)
6. Analdex proposes a target of US$100 billion in exports by the end of the current government administration. (Portafolio, News)
7. Javier Díaz, president of the Colombian export association Analdex, stated at the Exporter Congress that the sector must agree with the government on a roadmap to recover competitiveness and diversify markets. (Portafolio, News)
8. Colombian exports grew by 14.2% during the first half of 2026, according to figures presented at the XXXVIII National Exporters Congress. (Portafolio, News)
9. Javier Díaz, president of Colombia's National Association of Foreign Trade (Analdex), stated that Colombia could receive a favorable decision from the United States regarding a 12.5% tariff on exports within the next few days. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
10. Javier Díaz estimated that the economic impact on the economy, the export sector, and employment could approach 50 trillion pesos, exceeding the 40 trillion pesos estimated for reconstruction after the August 10 earthquake. (El Colombiano, News)
11. Javier Díaz warned that the El Niño phenomenon could affect Colombia's agricultural sector and food production, with possible consequences for inflation. (El Colombiano, News)
12. The elimination of the tariff will directly benefit 1,751 Colombian companies, primarily in labor-intensive sectors such as flowers. (El Tiempo, News)

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