Colorado businesses concerned about increased costs, supply chain issues as a result of tariffs, report finds

Colorado businesses concerned about increased costs, supply chain issues as a result of tariffs, report finds

Colorado businesses face mounting headwinds amid a suite of tariffs enacted this year, with concerns about elevated costs, supply chain disruptions and consumer backlash, according to a new state report.  The study is the second by state officials in 2025 examining the impacts of President Donald Trump’s widespread use of tariffs to levy taxes on goods purchased from other countries.  Gov. Jared Polis in July signed an executive order requiring …

Managing supply chain disruptions during economic uncertainty

By Seema Lal and Gurjot Sunner Disruptions from global events such as trade wars can lead to significant economic uncertainty. The rapidly evolving situation surrounding the imposition of U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods and the reciprocal tariffs placed by Canada on U.S. imports have resulted in supply chain disruptions that have led to dire consequences for many industries, including the construction industry. The imposition of these tariffs has…