India, April 8 -- European stocks closed higher on Tuesday, snapping a four-session losing streak, as mild optimism about U.S. President Donald Trump softening its tariff stance on some countries prompted investors to indulge in some buying.

Trump has reaffirmed Washington's new tariff policy but signaled his willingness to engage in dialogue with countries seeking more favorable trade terms.

"There could be permanent tariffs and there could also be negotiations... we're going to get fair deals and good deals with every country - and if we don't, we're going to have nothing to do with them," Trump said during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

However, there is still some uncertainty about any major shift in Trump'...