• Draghi Criticizes Proposed U.S. Tariffs as ECB Signals Tighter Policy

    European Central Bank drops pledge to accelerate its bond-buying program if the economy deteriorates

    European Central Bank President Mario Draghi said tariffs proposed by President Donald Trump raise questions about the strength of the trans-Atlantic alliance, as the bank signaled a shift toward tighter monetary policy.

    Speaking during a news conference Thursday, Mr. Draghi said the immediate impact of the proposed tariffs on steel and aluminum would likely be small, but could be greater if other countries retaliated.

    Mr....