Colorado’s outdoor industry, a marquee business sector in a state known for its committed recreationists and abundant opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, is facing rough going as the Trump administration announces tariffs, pauses them and reimposes the duties.

While economists and politicians debate the merits and drawbacks of higher taxes on imports, industry representatives, state officials and business owners say the small and mid-sized companies that make up the bulk of Colorado’s outdoor business sector are struggling with the fallout.

And the new tariffs come on top of duties that have been historically higher than for many other industries. Through the years, outdoor businesses have gone to China, Vietnam and other countries where materials and production facilities for technical

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