Calls for crisis meeting: "Creates great unpredictability"

Norwegian export businesses are set to convene with government officials this week to address the implications of a new 12.5 percent U.S. tariff. The companies have expressed significant concern over the "great unpredictability" that this new trade measure introduces.

The tariff, imposed by the United States, directly impacts Norwegian export industries, raising costs and potentially affecting market access. The urgency of the situation is reflected in the government's decision to call for a crisis meeting to discuss the matter.

Industry representatives aim to engage in a direct dialogue with the government to understand the full scope of the tariff's impact and to explore potential strategies for mitigation. The meeting underscores the challenges faced by Norwegian businesses operating in an increasingly complex global trade environment, where sudden policy changes can create substantial economic uncertainty.

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Creates great unpredictability