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It is indeed. And this is what some of us predicted. This was a case where the administration was at a disadvantage. Aipa does not refer to tariffs. And tariffs are a big deal under the Constitution. It's a critical form of revenue that is left to Congress. And I thought that the administration did a terrific job in front of the Supreme Court. They could not have argued this case better, in my view. But you can't really escape that language. the bat. When that oral argument began, the Chief Justice John Roberts said, this is a tax. And you could almost hear the administration gulping because that's not what they wanted the justices to take from their argument. But John Roberts and others clearly viewed this as a tax that rests with Congress. Yeah, can't raise taxes unless it's through Congress. And that's what they're saying these tariffs do. Now, what's interesting here is that it sounds like refunds are going to have to be given to the countries that have been hit with the tariffs. So what's that going to do to the economy? Already, we've learned that when the government shutdowns take place, it's not ideal for the economy. We just got a great jobs report. We got a great GDP report. The forecast looks great. But... Here comes government shutdown, albeit a partial, it's here. And now refunds having to be given on the tariffs. I don't want anything to get squirrely with what appears to be some positive momentum with the economy right now. And the refunds process is going to be a pain in the butt. It really is. Now, what I thought was interesting, Nige, was that Rand Paul came out. And it's his understanding that, all right, if this is the rule of law, if this is how it is, that means if a socialist is ever elected president. They can't just implement their socialism without the approval of Congress. So if Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez or Bernie or. Zohran Mamdani, if you ever wanted to run for the White House, if they were ever to be elected, they couldn't just snap their fingers and say, hello socialism. It's got to be through Congress. They could if they would, or they would if they could. 100%. What is Toyota affordability? It's buying smart. Your local Toyota dealer has great deals available today on Tacoma, Tundra, and Forerunner with the space and features for any adventure. It means driving for less, with available hybrid options delivering great MPGs without sacrificing power. And it means trading for more. Toyota is known for building long-lasting vehicles, meaning your truck will hold its value for years to come. Shop Toyota.com to find out more. Toyota, let's go places.