Morning Brew Daily Federal Court Rules Against Tariffs & Aldi Wants to Take Over the Grocery Market
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Sep 2, 2025 
Kyle Heggie, co-host of the work-life podcast Per My Last Email, joins the discussion. They dive into the federal court's ruling against Trump's tariffs, delving into its economic implications and potential Supreme Court involvement. The conversation shifts to Aldi's ambitious plans to dominate the grocery market, posing a challenge to competitors like Trader Joe's. Lastly, they highlight Cadillac's resurgence in electric vehicles and Anguilla's surprising economic boom thanks to '.ai' domain registrations.
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Court Strikes Down Major Tariff Tool
- The U.S. Court of Appeals ruled most of Trump's reciprocal tariffs illegal under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
- The decision stays in effect until Oct 14 while the administration prepares an appeal to the Supreme Court.
Major Questions Doctrine Is Central
- The Supreme Court will assess the major questions doctrine to decide if Congress authorized broad tariff power.
- Past uses of the doctrine curtailed major executive actions like the Clean Power Plan and eviction moratoriums.
Watch For Narrower Tariff Routes
- Expect the administration to pursue narrower, sector-specific tariff authorities under the Trade Act of 1974 if broad tariffs fail.
- Monitor rule tailoring to specific industries because those measures face different legal thresholds.