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In Lily's family, there's a story everybody knows by heart.

If this story had never happened...

All of us wouldn't be here right now.

Sammy wouldn't be here?

She's Nana wouldn't be here.

Wally wouldn't be here.

Anyone that we know wouldn't be here.

So what happens when Lily's mom tells her, this story is not true?

This American life, surprising stories every week.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Janine Herbst. Electronics such as smartphones and

computers will now be exempt from President Trump's steep new tariffs. The new rule applies to China, a major electronic supplier for the U.S.,

which is currently facing a tariff of 145%.

And peers Juliana Kim has more.

The exemption includes smartphones, computers, semiconductors, among other electronics.

It applies to products that entered the U.S. or left the warehouse starting

last Saturday. China has long been America's chief source for electronic products. And in particular,

the change gives a major sigh of relief for American tech companies that rely on supply chains in

China, including Apple. Before the exemption, electronics was one of the areas where

prices were expected to spike as a result of tariffs. In response to the steep levy,

China has imposed a 125 percent tariff on U.S. goods. Juliana Kim, NPR News.

Tech billionaire Elon Musk and members of his Department of Government Efficiency team,

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