Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06)
WASHINGTON – Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO) will bring a Colorado small business owner who has been harmed by President Donald Trump’s tariff and immigration policies to Tuesday’s State of the Union Address.
Jay Park operates two small business restaurants in Aurora and Parker. Over the past year, he has seen the price of his imported goods skyrocket, had to pay more for goods for his restaurants, and heard from Coloradans about not being able to dine out because they can’t afford it. Mr. Park’s staff who have been legally employed have been unfairly targeted by Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) and President Trump’s mass deportations. In 2025, Mr. Park had to close a third restaurant he owned and operated due to higher costs and pressures.
“Small business owners like Jay create jobs and help support Colorado’s economy. But President Trump’s tariffs have raised prices and squeezed small businesses,” said Congressman Crow. “As someone who came to this country in search of a better life, and now owns and operates small businesses, Jay shows us how immigrants make our nation stronger. This President’s mass deportations of non-violent people and inflammatory rhetoric not only demonize immigrants like Jay, but also harm our state’s economy. I won’t stand for it. I’m proud to have Jay with me for the President’s State of the Union address as I continue to fight and stand up for Colorado.”
“I’m excited to be here at the State of the Union with Congressman Crow to tell my story. My small businesses have continued to face rising prices because of tariffs, making it harder to pay bills and make ends meet. Our country’s immigration policies have also unfairly targeted my employees who are in the U.S. legally. I appreciate Congressman Crow for helping to share my story and stand up for Colorado,” said Jay Park.
Congressman Crow has fought for small business across Colorado, and against the President’s reckless tariffs. He has fought for action to lower costs on housing, groceries, and health care for working people. Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that President Trump’s tariffs were illegal. In response, Congressman Crow said that “working people are paying the price of Trump’s chaos.”
Crow has also spoken out against the recent murder of two U.S. citizens, Renee Good and Alex Pretti, by U.S. federal agents conducting immigration enforcement. In Congress, Crow is working to rein in the abuses of power by ICE and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Crow successfully sued the Trump administration to ensure proper oversight of federal facilities, including a federal immigration detention facility in Aurora.
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