Trump and Norway's PM Støre Discuss US-Norway Strategic Partnership

US-Norway Alliance & Trade

• 🤝 Both leaders affirmed the strong alliance between the United States and Norway, with Norway being considered a "great ally" and a "lead ally" for the US.
• 📊 Despite a reported trade surplus of a couple of billion dollars in Norway's favor with the US, President Trump praised Norway as a "very smart nation" and "great business people."
• 💼 Trump indicated a willingness to consider Norway an ally in tariff situations, aiming for the "best business deal possible."

NATO Contributions

• 💰 President Trump highlighted his role in ensuring NATO member countries paid their fair share, stating that the United States was previously paying "far more than its fair share."
• 💪 He emphasized that without the US, NATO would not be as powerful, and credited the former Secretary General for doing a "great job" in this effort.

Ukraine Peace Efforts

• 🕊️ Both leaders expressed a strong desire for peace in Ukraine, with President Trump stating that both Russia and Ukraine "want peace" and need to "get to the table."
• 💔 Trump underscored the human cost of the conflict, mentioning that approximately "5,000 young people a week" are dying in the war.
• ⏱️ He indicated a personal deadline for a swift resolution to the conflict, with the Norwegian Prime Minister also supporting a fast outcome.
• 🇪🇺 Prime Minister Støre saluted Trump's initiatives to bring the conflict to an end, stressing the need for a ceasefire to save lives and move towards a more secure Europe.

China Discussions

• 🇨🇳 President Trump confirmed that the US had meetings with China that morning, addressing a reporter's question about alleged "fake news" regarding trade talks.