0754 GMT - European car stocks climb after U.S. President Trump said he is looking at some short-term tariff exemptions to help car companies. Jeep maker Stellantis leads the gains among European auto stocks, with shares in Milan jumping 4.6%. German peer Volkswagen rises 3.6%, while Mercedes-Benz and BMW are up 3.7% and 3.8%, respectively. Meanwhile, Sweden's Volvo Car gains 3.8%. The Stoxx Europe 600 Automobiles & Parts index is up 2.6%, making it the biggest sector winner in the pan-European index. (adria.calatayud@wsj.com)
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