Italian Wine Podcast

Welcome to Episode 2374 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Juliana Colangelo interviews Victor Owen Schwartz of VOS Selections. Together, they explore Victor’s recent legal battle against the Trump administration’s sweeping tariffs—an important case with major implications for the U.S. wine trade. Key takeaways: The Origins of the Lawsuit: How a small wine importer became the lead plaintiff in a nationally significant legal challenge against the Trump administration’s tariffs. Implications of the Court’s Decision: What the ruling means for U.S. wine importers, distributors, and producers, particularly those dealing with European wines. Advice for Italian Wine Producers: How Italian wineries can prepare for and adapt to ongoing trade uncertainties and potential tariff-related disruptions. More about the guest: Victor Owen Schwartz  Victor Owen Schwartz is the founder and president of VOS Selections, an independent wine and spirits import company he launched in 1987. Based in New York