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CU Boulder economist warns of national risks but sees local strengths in Weld County economy
Summary
Brian Lewandowski told Greeley City Council staff and elected officials that national economic risks — tariffs, federal restructuring and commercial real estate weakness — could slow growth, but Weld County's population and construction trends give the region resiliency.
Brian Lewandowski, executive director of the Business Research Division at the University of Colorado Boulder, told Greeley City Council on July 15 that while national economic indicators show risks, Weld County and the Greeley area retain several strengths.
Lewandowski said the main threats are tariff-related import surges, federal policy shifts and continued weakness in office and commercial real estate, while noting the U.S. job market and local labor-force measures remain resilient. He told council the nation could still post about 1.5% real GDP growth in 2025 but the year will likely end softly after a…
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