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 Europe does not deliver, 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 2019 European elections. The trade deal is part of an agreement between the US and European Commission to avoid new tariffs.