They are not the only products that managed to escape the fray.
Several goods related to health care appear to no longer be under threat, such as X-ray apparatus, thread for stitches, and materials used for surgery to separate tissue, as well as wheelchairs and scooters for people with disabilities.
In the world of agriculture and food, soybean seeds also disappeared from the document.
Making gains
While unsuccessful in totally dodging tariffs, some key goods for large product categories have been removed from the firing line.
For instance, several data processing machines, i.e., computers, have been removed from the list. As have machines used to make semiconductors.
With U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest 30 percent tariff threat and the Aug. 1 deal deadline looming, European producers reliant on products still on the list will be bracing for impact or praying for a deal.
Hanne Cokelaere contributed to this report.
