Norway opposes US tariffs and rejects forced labor claims
Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide rejected U.S. claims that Norway failed to prevent forced labor. He stated the proposed 12.5% tariffs are entirely unfounded.
Norway rejected United States claims of forced labor and opposed proposed tariffs of up to 12.5% on its exports. The proposal follows a Tuesday determination by the Trump administration that 60 nations failed to curb trade in goods made with forced labor. Norwegian officials argue the allegations are unfounded and should not be used to justify new trade penalties against the Nordic nation.
