Norway’s PM, finance minister to satisfy Trump on April 24 to debate Ukraine, commerce

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere and Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on April 24, the prime minister's workplace introduced on April 21.

The leaders will talk about the safety state of affairs, NATO, the Russia-Ukraine battle, and commerce, the assertion learn.

Norway's officers will meet the U.S. president after the Trump administration imposed a 15% tariff on items imported into the U.S. from Norway firstly of April. Later, the tariff was lowered to 10% for a 90-day interval.

"The U.S. is our most essential ally, and in a troubled and demanding time for safety coverage, the shut contact between our two international locations is essential," Stoere mentioned.

"Norway and the U.S. cooperate in a variety of areas, and the U.S. is a vital buying and selling companion for Norway. I look ahead to discussing areas the place we are able to cooperate much more intently sooner or later," he added.

Norway has been one in every of Ukraine's most dedicated European backers, offering navy assist, humanitarian help, and monetary help.

The nation has additionally performed a key function in stabilizing Ukraine's vitality sector and internet hosting Ukrainian refugees.

Norwegian Protection Minister Tore O. Sandvik introduced on April 11 that Norway will allocate 10 billion Norwegian kroner (roughly $937 million) in 2025 to assist equip and practice a Ukrainian navy brigade.

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