We've heard from businesses that tariffs are increasing the cost of doing business here in Massachusetts while also contributing to inflation. Can you give us your perspective on tariffs? Yeah, I mean, Tariffs are taxes, and they're taxes that are disproportionately paid by small businesses and importers. People tend to think of tariffs about as sort of a protectionist measure that helps preserve a local market for local manufacturers. People can make arguments about how effective they are in that regard. (21:21–21:27)
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