Berlin strongly wants the deal in order to placate Trump and avoid US auto tariffs that would punish Germany's cherished exports, a prospect Chancellor Angela Merkel has labelled "frightening". The European Parliament has failed 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 Trump does not deliver, which could include tariffs which Trump has already threatened to impose on European cars. Within the EU , the European 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 2019 German elections. The trade deal is part of an agreement between the US and EU to avoid new tariffs.
The European Parliament has failed 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 Trump does not deliver, which could include tariffs which Trump has already threatened to impose on European cars. Within the EU , the European 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 2019 German elections. The trade deal is part of an agreement between the US and EU to avoid new tariffs.