Norway & United States — United States Trade Representative

Norway: Norway rejects the United States' assessment regarding forced labor and faces proposed tariffs, which could negatively impact its exports to the United States. Norway has introduced legislation to prevent forced labor in supply chains.

United States — United States Trade Representative: The United States — United States Trade Representative>>> (USTR) is the government agency responsible for conducting the investigations under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 and formally proposing the new tariffs. The USTR's findings and statements are central to this event.

Norway: Norway said there is no basis for the tariffs and opposed the measure.

United States — United States Trade Representative: USTR conducted the forced labor investigation and implemented the tariffs, adding product exemptions and adjusting rates based on country actions.

Norway: Norway is among the economies being investigated, but no action has been taken.

United States — United States Trade Representative: The USTR is involved in the tariff deliberations and Section 301 investigations, playing a key role in implementing trade policy.

Norway: Norway cited as unlikely to be insufficient in policing forced labor.

United States — United States Trade Representative: USTR implemented the tariffs on Canada, Brazil, and other countries, and is leading negotiations. Its actions are central to the trade disputes.