Colorado’s agricultural industry could face a multimillion-dollar hit because of tariffs, and now the state’s ranchers are concerned that a move to import more beef from Argentina could heighten the economic threats.

A state report released in September said the initial impact of tariffs on the beef industry could result in a drop of nearly $39 million in revenue the first half of the year compared to 2024; 265 fewer direct and indirect jobs; and a decline of $80 million in economic output in Colorado.

The administration, dealing with growing questions about the effect of its trade policies on agriculture, announced Wednesday that it will reopen 2,100 U.S. Department of Agriculture offices despite the government shutdown to help farmers access $3 billion from existing programs.

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