Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg will meet with US President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday, with high-stakes discussions expected to focus on NATO security, the Ukraine war, and bilateral trade relations, according to Reuters.
The talks come at a pivotal moment for transatlantic relations, with Norway seeking to strengthen NATO cooperation in the Arctic region and address trade tensions following Trump’s imposition of a 15% tariff on Norwegian imports, later temporarily reduced to 10%.
The discussions will also cover coordination of support for Ukraine, where Norway has been a major contributor of military and humanitarian aid.
Støre emphasised the importance of the US partnership.
Norway and the US cooperate in a number of areas, and the US is an important trading partner for Norway. I look forward to talking about areas where we can cooperate even more closely in the future.
As one of the few European leaders to secure face time with Trump post-2024 election, Støre’s visit could set the tone for US-Nordic relations. With former NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg accompanying him, the delegation signals Norway’s strategic role in Arctic defence.
