Episode 304:Victor Schwartz is a hero. VOS Imports’ landmark victory over Trump’s tariffs! The back story starts here.

About this episode

Victor Schwartz of VOS Imports discusses his landmark victory against Trump-era tariffs and the broader implications of his fight for small importers.

Send us Fan Mail When tariffs hit, small importers didn’t just lose margin — they lost oxygen. But one importer refused to accept it. Victor Schwartz of VOS Imports took on executive trade power in a landmark case against Trump-era tariffs — and won. This isn’t just a wine story. It’s a story about grit, limits of authority, and what happens when one voice refuses to stay quiet. Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, ...

People in this episode

Host: John Coyle

Guest: Victor Schwartz

Topics covered

• tariffs
• importers
• trade power
• victory
• grit
• authority

Keywords

• tariffs
• VOS Imports
• Victor Schwartz
• Trump
• trade
• importers
• victory
• grit

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Organizations: VOS Imports, Trump, Iron Chefs

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