Did a Wine Importer Just Sink Trump’s Trade War?

The Daily

2025/05/30

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Shownote

A panel of federal judges ruled on Wednesday that many of President Trump’s tariffs were illegal, a decision that has threatened to derail his trade agenda. Victor Schwartz, the wine importer at the center of the case, explains why he decided to take on t....

Highlights

A recent federal court decision has challenged the legality of President Trump's tariffs, potentially altering the landscape of U.S. trade policies. This podcast delves into the implications of this ruling through the perspective of Victor Schwartz, a wine importer directly affected by these tariffs, and Jeanna Smialek, a journalist covering international trade.

05:31

Small wine importers face significant cash-flow issues due to tariffs.

11:23

Court rules Trump's use of IEEPA for tariffs was too broad.

17:35

Trade law provisions provide stronger legal basis than the 1977 law.

20:52

The trade war is not over as the administration may use other tariffs.

Chapters

Why Did a Wine Importer Sue the President?

00:00

How Did the Court Limit Presidential Tariff Power?

11:23

Can Trump Overcome the Legal Challenges to His Trade War?

14:41

What Does the Future Hold for EU-U.S. Trade Relations?

20:52

Transcript

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