{
  "id": 16346700,
  "title": "Trapper opp lobbykampen mot Temu",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/trapper-opp-lobbykampen-mot-temu",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-24T15:59:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "E24 Norway",
    "slug": "e24-norway",
    "url": "https://e24.no/naeringsliv/i/Jr84GP/trapper-opp-lobbykampen-mot-temu"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In recent years, Virke, representing a large portion of Norway's trade industry, has repeatedly appealed to the government to take action against Temu. The organization believes it is a grave mistake for Norwegian clothing traders that foreign online stores can send toll-free goods to Norwegian consumers. Last week, Virke ramped up its lobbying campaign, first through a joint appeal with LO, the Consumer Council, the Future in Our Hands, and Finn-owner Vend. Now, Virke and HK Norge are joining forces to request an emergency meeting with Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg and Climate and Environment Minister Sigrun Aasland. They argue that while the government is monitoring developments and considering necessary measures, it is crucial that the work moves faster to ensure Norway doesn't fall behind the rest of the EU/EFTA. The government's 2027 budget proposal includes cutting textile duties that Norwegian actors must pay, but not foreign ones. Virke insists the entire duty should be removed, citing similar measures taken by the EU. To combat the massive flood of goods from Temu, Shein, and other low-cost retailers, a low-duty tax on bulky goods from non-EU countries was introduced on November 1st, along with a processing fee. The government is also considering whether Norway should implement similar measures. Stoltenberg acknowledges the problematic nature of the Temu situation but is clear that copying the EU's approach won't help, as the EU has duties on certain product groups that Norway lacks. He recently told TV 2 that at least the control fee, set at two euros per package in the EU, should be copied. This is also what MDGs requested in the upcoming budget negotiations. Virke fears that if Norway ends up with weaker conditions for Temu compared to the EU, it could have serious consequences. They cite the increase in imports from China after the EU's measure in July, where Norway saw a record number of imports in August, while sales in Sweden fell. Virke's head, Bernt Apeland, expressed concern about the trend, saying that our neighboring countries are also taking steps to prevent large import volumes that threaten health, the environment, and safety, and compete with legal and sustainable goods in Europe. They fear they may receive even more such goods when the biggest e-commerce month arrives.",
  "summary": "Nå ber HK Norge og Virke om et hastemøte med regjeringen.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}