just tell me what the broader implications are for transatlantic relations because the fact is the u.s. has just turned up the heat. it is without a doubt very dark day for transatlantic relations between the e.u. and its key ally in international relations with the united states we have seen this starting with the election of trump throughout the campaign everybody was for hearing the message but what we're not sure if that will actually take place then when he walked away from the paris climate a court it got more clearer when he walked away from the iran nuclear deal the message was very clear and now we have the tariffs being slapped on on on europe and even things like the recent introduction of the data protection rules are now called as by the commerce secretary ross as new hidden trade barriers so it's a really really difficult situation and europeans have been keen working behind the