Introduction
Norway plans to negotiate with the United States regarding newly imposed tariffs on its goods, as stated by Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere.Context
On Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 15% tariff on imports from Norway, part of a broader strategy targeting various trading partners worldwide. Stoere described the tariff as "bad news," emphasizing its seriousness.Developments
Stoere indicated that there is an opportunity for discussions, noting, "the Americans say, and we will use that in every possible way that we can." Additionally, as Norway is not a member of the European Union, the government is lobbying EU policymakers to avert a potential worst-case scenario that could negatively impact Norwegian exports due to a union response to U.S. tariffs.Stoere is set to lead a delegation to Brussels on Monday to meet with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and other officials.