Colorado's Governor, a Democrat who aligns himself as a pro-business Democrat, has voiced criticism towards President Biden's recent decisions. Governor Jared Polis expressed concern over the impact on American consumers and clean energy initiatives. He labeled the actions as a regressive tax that will affect every family, emphasizing the lack of unity within the Democratic caucus and Congress on the approach towards trade relations with China.
The Governor highlighted the complexity of the intertwined economies and Biden's strategy to decouple from China by diversifying supply chains with countries like Vietnam. This contrasts with the previous administration's more aggressive tariff-centric approach, as opposed to Biden's more strategic stance.