Trump tried to use his tariffs to extort a Nobel Peace prize from Norway [View all]
___Norwegian outlet Dagens Næringsliv reported on Aug. 14 that Trump called Norway's Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg in July regarding his chances at winning the Nobel Peace Prize. The international accolade is bestowed by the Norwegian Nobel Committee, who are appointed by Norway's legislature.
"Out of the blue, while Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg was walking down the street in Oslo, Donald Trump called," DN reported, citing sources. "He wanted the Nobel Prize — and to discuss tariffs."
Stoltenberg told Politico that the call preceded Trump's chat with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, and involved U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer.
“We discussed tariffs, economic cooperation, and it served as preparation for his call with Prime Minister Støre. I will not go into further detail about the content of the conversation,” Stoltenberg told the outlet in a statement.
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According to Reuters, Norway’s Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg was walking down a street in Oslo when the unexpected call came through. Out of the blue, Trump launched into a discussion about trade and tariffs before shifting to a more personal request. He told the finance minister that he wanted the Nobel Peace Prize, an accolade awarded by Norway that has previously gone to four U.S. presidents. Trump has had a long-standing fascination with the award and believes that he has earned it through his foreign policy achievements.
The timing of the exchange is notable. On July 31, the White House announced a 15 percent tariff on imports from Norway, matching the rate already applied to the European Union. Norway and the United States remain locked in talks over the matter, with Stoltenberg confirming this week that negotiations are ongoing. Trade tensions have been a point of friction, and Trump’s decision to link them, even indirectly, with his quest for the Nobel has raised eyebrows in diplomatic circles.
It is not the first time Trump has brought up the Nobel Peace Prize with Stoltenberg. The Norwegian paper reported that the topic has surfaced in previous conversations as well. Trump has repeatedly argued that his record on foreign policy merits recognition, often comparing himself to Barack Obama, who won the prize in 2009 during his first year in office. Trump has openly questioned why Obama received the honor and has suggested that his own administration’s achievements are far more deserving.
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