Polis signs executive order to ‘combat President Trump’s reckless tariff policy’

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on Monday took executive action in response to President Trump's tariff policy Polis says "is causing uncertainty for many key Colorado Industries."

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DENVER (KDVR) -- Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on Monday took executive action in response to President Trump's tariff policy Polis says "is causing uncertainty for many key Colorado Industries."

The executive order "Concerning the State of Colorado’s Response to Increased Costs for Colorado Consumers, Producers, and Manufacturers Stemming from U.S. Tariff Policy" directs the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade to create a task force dedicated to assisting Colorado agencies in developing strategies to reduce tariff impacts and combat uncertainty across different economic sectors.

The inflation from tariffs that economists feared begins to emerge

“We are taking action, standing up to protect jobs and keep Colorado's economy thriving," Polis said in a press release. "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 on Tuesday morning reported inflation rose last month to its highest level since February as the sweeping tariffs push up the cost of a range of goods.

Trump has insisted repeatedly that there is “no inflation."

Additional to increased costs to consumers, Polis also pointed out Colorado's export partners including Mexico and Canada.

Colorado exported $1.7 billion in goods to Mexico in 2024, representing 17 percent of the state’s total goods exports, followed by Canada at $1.6 billion, according to Polis' office, and the economic impact on Colorado of visitors from the U.S.'s neighbors to the north and south is almost $250 million.

Polis' order also directs the Governor’s Office of State Planning and Budgeting to produce a report estimating the tariffs' impact on Colorado and directs the executive directors of the
Department of Agriculture, the Office of Economic Development and International Trade and the Department of Labor and Employment to develop plans on how to adapt state agencies and programs based on this impact.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.