
As President Donald Trump announced 15% tariffs on Japanese imports after reaching an agreement with Japanese officials, shares of some of Europe's top automakers rallied, hoping for similar breakthroughs.
What Happened: Shares of German automakers Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (OTC:BAMXF), Volkswagen AG (OTC:VWAGY) and Mercedes-Benz Group AG (OTC:MBGYY) were all up 5% following the news.