Colorado Politicians Weigh In on Tariff Decisions by SCOTUS, Congress

Reactions from state leaders on recent Supreme Court ruling and congressional vote regarding Trump administration's tariff policies

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Colorado politicians have been vocal in their reactions to recent developments around the Trump administration's tariff policies, including a Supreme Court decision blocking the use of emergency powers to impose tariffs and a congressional vote rejecting the president's emergency declaration on tariffs against Canada. The state's attorney general, members of Congress from both parties, and the public have all weighed in on the impacts of the tariffs.

Why it matters

Tariff policies have been a major point of contention in Colorado, with the state's political leaders and residents divided on the impacts. The recent Supreme Court ruling and congressional vote have further thrust the issue into the spotlight, highlighting the ongoing debate over the legality and economic effects of the administration's tariff actions.

The details

Last Friday, the Supreme Court blocked the Trump administration from using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose tariffs. Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser, who has sued the administration multiple times over the tariffs, celebrated the decision, calling the tariffs "illegal" and saying "consumers paid the price with groceries and so much more." However, Republican Congresswoman Lauren Boebert disagreed with the SCOTUS ruling, saying it "could harm America" and that the tariffs were producing "great results." Democratic Senator John Hickenlooper called for the Trump administration to pay back Colorado small businesses that "suffered" from the "reckless tariffs." Meanwhile, Republican Congressman Jeff Hurd's recent vote to reject the president's emergency declaration on tariffs against Canada prompted Trump to revoke his endorsement, accusing Hurd of being a "RINO."

  • Last Friday, the Supreme Court blocked the Trump administration from using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose tariffs.
  • Congressman Jeff Hurd's recent vote to reject the president's emergency declaration on tariffs against Canada prompted Trump to revoke his endorsement.

The players

Phil Weiser

Colorado Attorney General who has sued the Trump administration multiple times over the tariffs.

Lauren Boebert

Republican Congresswoman from Colorado who disagreed with the Supreme Court's decision to block the Trump administration from using emergency powers to impose tariffs.

John Hickenlooper

Democratic U.S. Senator from Colorado who called for the Trump administration to pay back Colorado small businesses that "suffered" from the "reckless tariffs."

Jeff Hurd

Republican Congressman from Colorado's 3rd District whose vote to reject the president's emergency declaration on tariffs against Canada prompted Trump to revoke his endorsement.

Donald Trump

Former President of the United States who imposed tariffs and revoked his endorsement of Congressman Jeff Hurd.

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What they’re saying

“The tariffs are illegal. This president entered these tariffs. Consumers paid the price with groceries and so much more. We took action. We took this president to court, and we won again.”

— Phil Weiser, Colorado Attorney General (Social media)

“President Trump is stopped by the judicial branch very often. And I think this could harm America. We were seeing great results from the tariffs.”

— Lauren Boebert, Republican Congresswoman (Bill Maher show)

“The Trump administration should immediately pay back every single Colorado small business that suffered from their reckless tariffs. If they don't, we need to pass our bill to make them do exactly that.”

— John Hickenlooper, Democratic U.S. Senator (westernslopenow.com)

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