Alien Tort Statute, EU Auto Tariff Threats, Royal Whiskey Tariff Relaxation, and Trump-Xi Summit Preview

Alien Tort Statute, EU Auto Tariff Threats, Royal Whiskey Tariff Relaxation, and Trump-Xi Summit Preview

May 11, 2026 · 32 min

About this episode

The episode discusses a lawsuit against Cisco, EU auto tariff threats, the reversal of U.S. tariffs on British Scotch whiskey, and the upcoming Trump-Xi summit.

On this episode of the Trade Guys, Bill and Scott unpack a novel lawsuit against Cisco under the Alien Tort Statute of 1789. They also discuss President Trump's threat of 25% tariff of EU cars and trucks and King Charles' successful effort to reverse U.S. tariffs on British Scotch whiskey. They conclude with a look at what to expect from the Trump-Xi summit this week.

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Hosts: Bill, Scott

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Organizations: Cisco

Products: British Scotch whiskey

Places: EU, U.S.

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