Privileged Discussions: Global Trade Deciphered
This podcast is your essential guide to navigating the complex world of Global Trade and its intersection with Global Trends and Current Affairs.
Hosted by Justin Hayden Miller, a Global Trade lawyer - formerly at the Big 4 and now a partner at one of Europe’s largest commercial law firms - he interviews leading world experts and provides insightful alternative perspectives.
With a focus on breaking news, developments, and alternative perspectives, 'Privileged Discussions' equips business leaders, policy makers and those eager to make sense of Global Trade, with the knowledge to stay ahead in the field.
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Privileged Discussions: Global Trade Deciphered
Will the U.S. Supreme Court Block Trump's Tariffs? | PETER QUINTER, Leading U.S. Trade Attorney
Renowned U.S. trade attorney Peter Quinter speaks on how likely it is that the US Supreme Court will overturn President Trump's tariffs.
Justin Hayden Miller, a global trade lawyer, sits down with Peter to unpack the legal battles surrounding Trump’s controversial trade policies. From whether they are constitutional to Trump's unprecedented use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) of 1977, we dive into whether his tariffs will ultimately stand up in U.S. courts, or whether the US State will have to reimburse importers the tariffs already paid.
Key Topics Discussed:
- Trump’s Tariff Strategy: How President Trump’s executive orders since January 20, 2025, have reshaped U.S. trade policy.
- Legal Challenges: Two landmark cases (VOS Selections Inc. vs. United States and Learning Resources Inc. vs. Trump) headed to the U.S. Supreme Court, questioning the president’s authority under IEPA.
- U.S. Constitution and Tariffs: The role of Congress vs. the president in imposing tariffs, and the non-delegation doctrine’s impact on these cases.
- Historical Context: Comparisons to Presidents Reagan and Nixon, with insights from Reagan’s 1987 free trade speech and Nixon’s media critique.
Guest Spotlight: Peter Quinter
Peter Quinter, an equity partner at Gunster and chair of its U.S. Customs and International Trade Law Group, brings 35 years of expertise to the conversation. A globally recognized attorney ranked in Chambers USA, offers unparalleled insights into their legal and economic ramifications.
Notable Quotes
- Peter Quinter: “These are the two most extraordinary cases that I’ve ever seen in my 35 years as a U.S. customs and international trade lawyer.” (On the Supreme Court-bound cases)
- Justin Hayden Miller: “Tariffs are somewhat on trial before the American people as well”
President Reagan's Radio Address the Nation on Free and Fair Trade from Camp David, Maryland: Courtesy of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library.
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