Unity is our strength," she said. The European Parliament has voted to back trade talks between the EU and US , although the parliament only has an advisory role in negotiations . President Trump has warned of consequences if Europe does not cooperate , which could include tariffs which Trump has already threatened to impose on European cars . Within the EU , the German government supports the deal to protect its car industry , while France is cautious , believing talks with the Trump administration could generate domestic opposition for the 2018 European elections . The trade deal is part of an agreement between the US and European Commission to impose new tariffs .
The European Parliament has voted to back trade talks between the EU and US , although the parliament only has an advisory role in negotiations . President Trump has warned of consequences if Europe does not cooperate , which could include tariffs which Trump has already threatened to impose on European cars . Within the EU , the German government supports the deal to protect its car industry , while France is cautious , believing talks with the Trump administration could generate domestic opposition for the 2018 European elections . The trade deal is part of an agreement between the US and European Commission to impose new tariffs .