Business of Watches Podcast: Collective Horology CEO Asher Rapkin and Liberty Justice Center CEO Sara Albrecht Discuss Suing Trump Over Tariffs
The episode features Collective Horology co‑founder and CEO Asher Rapkin discussing the legal battle his company waged against President Trump’s tariffs on imported watches. Joined by Liberty Justice Center chairman and CEO Sara Albrecht, they explain how the Supreme Court ruled the President lacked authority to impose the original tariffs, resulting in a massive refund to affected businesses, and describe the subsequent workaround that introduced new 10% and 12.5% levies, prompting a fresh lawsuit. Rapkin outlines why Collective Horology challenged the tariff regime, emphasizing the economic stakes for U.S. retailers and the global watch industry, while Albrecht details the legal arguments that secured the court’s decision. The conversation also touches on the broader impact of U.S. trade policy, the ongoing uncertainty for watch imports, and upcoming episodes that will continue to explore watch business strategy and regulation.
Buying Time Analysis: The episode highlights how independent watch retailers successfully challenged illegal tariffs, securing a Supreme Court ruling that protects the industry from unlawful trade barriers and underscores the economic impact of legal action on U.S. watch imports.
