U.S. tariff of 15% on EU goods is all-inclusive
The 15% rate applies to all goods, except for steel, aluminium, the official said. Tariffs on pharmaceuticals and semiconductors are now zero, but if and when they rise as a result of the U.S. 232 investigations, the tariff will be no higher than 15% as well.
This 15% ceiling also applies to cars and car parts. There are no quotas or limits on cars and car parts.
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