Tariffs, Trade & Colorado: Why U.S. Policy Matters Locally

Dr. Bill Craighead, Ph.D., serves as Program Director of the UCCS Economic Forum and is a regional authority on macroeconomics, trade, and public policy. With deep roots in Colorado and extensive experience as a teacher, researcher, and public commentator, he brings global trade issues into clear local perspective.

What You’ll Learn

• How recent U.S. tariff shifts represent a departure from long-standing trade norms.

• Why tariffs aimed at one sector (e.g. lumber from Canada) can ripple into Colorado’s housing costs and local business input prices.

• How automotive, construction, and supply-chain sectors might be affected by spillover trade policies.

• What businesses, nonprofits, and civic leaders in Southern Colorado can do to anticipate or adapt.

Why He’s an Ideal Speaker for Us

• Local impact translator: Dr. Craighead doesn’t stay in the clouds—he brings theory to town.

• Credible & accessible: His work bridges academic rigor and real-world relevance.

• Timely & actionable: He helps audiences see not just what’s happening, but what’s next.

Mark your calendar, invite guests, and plan to engage in a session that promises to shift how we all think about trade—and its implications for our community.