Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed an executive order on Monday in direct response to President Trump’s tariff policy, which he says is creating uncertainty for several key industries in the state.
The order, titled “Concerning the State of Colorado’s Response to Increased Costs for Colorado Consumers, Producers, and Manufacturers Stemming from U.S. Tariff Policy,” instructs the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade to form a task force. This group will help state agencies develop strategies to reduce the economic impact of tariffs and address instability across multiple sectors.
“We are taking action, standing up to protect jobs and keep Colorado’s economy thriving,” Polis said in a statement. “Tariffs do not work, and we will continue to prove that what Americans and Coloradans need most is certainty and stability, not whiplash tariffs driving up the cost of groceries and goods.”
The Associated Press reported Tuesday that inflation rose last month to its highest level since February, as tariffs have started to increase the prices of various goods. Trump, however, continues to claim there is “no inflation.”
Beyond rising consumer costs, Polis highlighted how tariffs could damage Colorado’s relationships with major export partners like Mexico and Canada. According to his office, Colorado exported $1.7 billion in goods to Mexico in 2024—17 percent of the state’s total exports—and $1.6 billion to Canada. Tourism from those countries also brings nearly $250 million to the state’s economy.
Polis’ executive order also tasks the Governor’s Office of State Planning and Budgeting with producing a report on the tariffs’ economic effects. It further directs leaders from the Department of Agriculture, the Office of Economic Development and International Trade, and the Department of Labor and Employment to draft adaptation plans for their agencies based on the findings.
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