{
  "id": 3524320,
  "title": "Støre: Norge vil ikke inngå USA-avtale ennå",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/st-re-norge-vil-ikke-innga-usa-avtale-enna",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-26T13:47:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "E24 Norway",
    "slug": "e24-norway",
    "url": "https://e24.no/internasjonal-oekonomi/i/lnlq7L/stoere-norge-vil-ikke-inngaa-usa-avtale-ennaa"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre stated that Norway is hesitant to enter into an agreement with the United States at this time. This reluctance stems from uncertainty surrounding potential U.S. tariffs, which could impact market balance if Norway and other countries produce more than the necessary demand for a certain product. During a meeting with maritime industry representatives earlier this month, Støre mentioned that they have a draft understanding of increased trade with the U.S., but maintaining the reservation about signing it due to concerns about the unpredictability of new types of measures, tariffs, and reactions the U.S. might introduce. His remarks contrast with the result of last year's tariff negotiations with the U.S., where the American side did not approve the agreement despite Norway and the American delegation agreeing to the talks. Last summer, The Norwegian daily DN reported that it was President Trump himself who declined the Norwegian tariff agreement due to the imposition of an unlawful tariff by the U.S. The U.S. authorities have initiated so-called Section 301 investigations, a provision in U.S. law that gives the president the power to impose trade measures against countries that violate trade agreements. This situation highlights the unpredictability of the current U.S.-Norway relations, says Espen Barth Eide, the Minister of Foreign Affairs. The response from the Minister came after E24 asked several questions to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Foreign Ministry (MF) regarding Støre's stance on the U.S. issue. Instead, Eide stated through the MF's communications department that they are open to an agreement, but it must be in the interest of Norway and Norwegian businesses. They value what is best for the country and its economy and make such decisions in close dialogue with businesses. They do not agree to any agreement for the sake of an agreement. Norwegian and American representatives met earlier this week as part of efforts to find a tariff solution, according to Andreas Kravik, the MF's secretary, who said in a Linkedin post that they discussed arguments against Norway having higher tariffs than the EU. They believe the U.S. listened to this and has substantial discussions on it, he added. They understand that it may come within weeks. They keep the cards close to their chest.",
  "summary": "Trump ga tommelen ned til en norsk tollavtale i fjor. Uforutsigbarhet gjør at det nå er Norge som…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "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."
}