European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde discusses monetary policy at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde discusses European competitiveness, tariff threats under Donald Trump's second presidency and monetary policy at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Speaking in a CNBC interview on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meetings in Davos on Wednesday, European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarade said that “no US tariff is what I expected, a smart approach.” She added that “doesn't mean to say it won't happen, will be more selective.”

The European Central Bank isn’t lowering interest rates too slowly and will maintain its measured approach to easing monetary policy, President Christine Lagarde told CNBC.Most Read from BloombergTexa

Chief Adviser of the interim government Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus has sought the assistance of the European Central Bank president Christine

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has sought the assistance of the European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde to recover billions of dollars stolen from the country during Sheikh Hasina's "dictatorship". The two dignitaries met in the Swiss city of Davos yesterday (22 January) on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum annual meeting.

Supporters like Argentina President Milei are expressing their enthusiasm, while Ukraine’s Zelenskyy is looking to the new US president with optimism. In contrast, targets of Trump’s policies, such as German Chancellor Olaf Scholz,

A speech by the U.N. chief, economic growth potential in places like China and Russia, the challenges of artificial intelligence and leaders from Spain to Malaysia are set to headline the agenda at the World Economic Forum’s annual event in Davos.

From the standpoint of America, the EU treats us very, very unfairly, very badly,” Trump said in a virtual address to the World Economic Forum.

Leading business and political figures attending the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland, have discussed and debated topics such as technology, tariffs, climate change, Ukraine, Gaza and the global economy this week.

U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude (WTI) fell $1.01, or 1.34%, to $74.43. The broader economic implications of U.S. tariffs could further dampen global oil demand growth, said Priyanka Sachdeva, senior market analyst at brokerage Phillip Nova.

Europe must be prepared for US President Donald Trump to introduce new import tariffs on the region, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde has warned. Speaking with CNBC at the World Economic Forum in Davos,