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

The 55 th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum opened this week with a powerful message and all-encompassing themes. Klaus Schwab, World Economic Forum Founder and Chairman of the Board of Trustees, global leaders, leaving no doubt about his message: the undeniable need for, in Schwab’s words, Collaboration for the Intelligent Age.

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

Executives, diplomats and officials line up like fans at a rock concert to hear US President Donald Trump, but leave with mixed feelings. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The World Economic Forum, colloquially called "Davos" after the location at which it's hosted in the Swiss mountains, is a yearly meeting of elites.

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.

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,