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

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 the president, and Jeanna
Smialek, the Brussels bureau chief for The Times, discusses what
options Mr. Trump has to save his trade war.


Guest:



Victor Schwartz, a small wine importer and the
lead plaintiff in a lawsuit against Mr. Trump’s tariffs.


Jeanna Smialek, the Brussels bureau chief for
The New York Times.



Background reading: 


The U.S. Court of International Trade said Mr. Trump had
overstepped his authority in imposing his “reciprocal” tariffs
globally.

An appeals court spared the tariffs while it considered the
challenge.

From March: Wine businesses were struck with fears of
disaster under the threat of huge tariffs.



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