Norwegian Minister of Trade and Industry, Cecilie Myrseth, has dismissed the recently announced inquiry by the Trump administration into Norway's trade practices, asserting that there is no justification for such an investigation. The Trump administration has initiated reviews involving 16 countries, including Norway, as part of its efforts to examine unfair trade practices contributing to overproduction in the industrial sector.

Myrseth emphasized that Norway maintains transparency regarding its industrial policies, indicating that the Norwegian government does not see any grounds for the US investigation. She noted that American authorities have not yet drawn conclusions and that it is too early to determine the outcome of these inquiries. Reflecting on trade relations, she stated that Norway's trade with the US is balanced, suggesting that there are no significant trade imbalances that would warrant scrutiny.

This development highlights the ongoing tensions in international trade relations, particularly amid scrutiny from the US towards various countries' trade practices. The situation also illustrates Norway's position in the global trading system and its commitment to upholding fair trade principles while navigating complex international scrutiny under the Trump administration's policies.