Colorado nonprofits worry about tariffs’ impact on food distribution and need [Video]

DENVER — As President Donald Trump levies tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China, nonprofits and food distributors are bracing for potential impacts that could mean more people relying on their resources. 

On Saturday, Trump signed an order to place duties of 10% on all imports from China and 25% on imports from Mexico and Canada. Energy imported from Canada, including oil, natural gas and electricity, would be taxed at a 10% rate. 

NBC News reports items like meat, grain, fruits and vegetables will be among the most impacted items for increased cost at the grocery store. 

“When grocery costs go up, the first thing that happens is we see more need. We’ve already seen that,” said Dayna Scott, Executive Director at Broomfield FISH, a food bank and community nonprofit.  

Broomfield FISH has seen a year-over-year increase in need. From 2023 to 2024, the organization saw …