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On the Planet Money podcast, you've seen them, those labels that say made in China or made in France. But what do they really mean? The reaction was, it can't possibly work like that. That can't possibly be right. We dig into the delightfully convoluted rules behind country of origin. What makes, say, a Chinese product Chinese? And how companies facing tariffs are getting creative. From Planet Money on NPR, wherever you get your podcasts. getting creative from Planet Money on NPR, wherever you get your podcasts. Winzer Johnston Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Winzer Johnston.

The Supreme Court has unanimously sided with a woman in Ohio who says she suffered discrimination at work because she's straight. NPR's Andrea Hsu reports the ruling is expected to make it easier for members of majority groups to prove discrimination. Marlene Ames had been working for the Ohio Department of Youth Services when in 2019 she was passed over for a new job in management. The position went to a lesbian woman instead. Subsequently, Ames was demoted from her job as program administrator and a gay man was

hired in her place. Ames sued allegoted from her job as program administrator, and a gay man was hired in her place. Ames sued alleging discrimination because she's straight. The lower court sided with her employer, citing a legal standard that requires white people, men, and those who are not gay to meet a higher bar when bringing a discrimination case. Justice Katanji Brown Jackson, who wrote the opinion for the court, agreed with Ames that there cannot be different standards for different groups of people. Andrea Hsu, NPR News. President Trump spoke by phone to Chinese President Xi Jinping today. The two leaders discussed trade in a lengthy call this morning. NPR's Danielle Kurtz-Levin reports in a social media post,

Trump sounded optimistic about what comes next, but the future of the country's tariffs remains unpredictable. Trump posted that he and Xi spoke for around one and a half hours, largely focusing their conversation on trade. China and the U.S. had tariffs on each other's goods of more than 100 percent before last month the two countries agreed to lower their tariffs for 90 days while they sought a longer-term agreement. Currently, tariffs on Chinese goods are 30 percent, and China tariffs on U.S. goods are 10 percent. Trump added that U.S. and Chinese delegations would meet soon but did not specify a date

or location. All of this happens days after a federal court ruled that Trump's China tariffs, among others, are illegal. Those tariffs remain in place while the administration appeals the ruling. Danielle Kurtzleben, NPR News. President Trump is banning or restricting people in more than a dozen countries from entering the U.S., citing national security concerns. NPR's Franco Ordonia reports Trump says his signing of the proclamation fulfills a campaign promise to protect Americans.

The justification for such a sweeping ban was that the White House at least says the action was needed to protect the U.S. from terrorist attacks and that these countries lacked the right vetting capabilities. In a video statement, Trump actually cited the firebombing attack in Boulder, Colorado, as an example of why this was necessary. That man charged with that attack is actually from Egypt, which is not among the countries listed in the travel ban. That's NPR's Franco Ardonia's reporting.

Stocks on Wall Street are trading higher at this hour. The Dow is up 158 points. This is NPR News. Jury deliberations are underway in the retrial of Harvey Weinstein, the former movie producer is facing sexual assault charges in New York. The retrial follows the overturning of his 2020 conviction due to procedural errors. The show's Mobland and PBS We Want the Funk are among the programs NPR TV critic Eric Deggans recommends fans catch up on before the summer kicks into high gear. Here's his look at this year's TV shows to watch right now.

In the streaming age, great TV shows are like classic text sitting on a digital bookshelf. Like Netflix's Adolescence, with first-time actor Owen Cooper as a volatile kid accused of murdering a classmate. For comedy, there's Netflix's White House-set murder mystery The Residence, or Apple TV Plus' movie industry satire, The Studio. In drama, the Star Wars spinoff Andor on Disney Plus also entertains. Eric Deggans, NPR News. Nintendo officially launched the highly anticipated Switch 2 console today. Retailers across the nation are reporting a spike in sales with many locations selling

out within hours. The new device features enhanced graphics, improved battery life, and a massive lineup of launch titles. The new system signals a strong start for Nintendo's next-generation gaming platform. I'm Windsor Johnston, and you're listening to NPR News from Washington.