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County economist: Broomfield economy steady but global tariffs and trade slowdowns are risks
Summary
City economist Jeff Romine gave a broad economic update to the council, highlighting steady local indicators—low unemployment and modest inflation—while warning that tariffs and slower global growth could dampen future GDP and supply chains.
BROOMFIELD, Colo. — The city’s economic overview at Saturday’s focus session stressed that Broomfield’s economy remains generally strong while international and national policy risks could slow growth.
Jeff Romine, the city economist, told the council the community’s population as of July 2023 was “just short of 77,000 persons” and said local employment and wage figures remain favorable: the city’s unemployment rate is near 4.4% and the metro…
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