Norway Country Commercial Guide
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Trade Barriers
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 For information on existing trade barriers, please see the most recent National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers published by USTR.  Information on agricultural trade barriers can be found at the website of the Foreign Agricultural Service. Examples of cited trade barriers include that Norway imposes substantial tariffs on imported agricultural goods, with rates potentially exceeding hundreds of percent, to safeguard its local farming industry. Norway’s application of certain EU sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) regulations may unnecessarily restrict trade without improving safety.\ Cultivation and use of biotechnology feed are prohibited due to restrictive policies on crops derived from agricultural biotechnology. U.S. pharmaceutical and life sciences companies are concerned about a lack of transparency, excessive timelines, and unauthorized pricing data disclosures in government pharmaceutical procurement procedures.  Norway pays around 58% less for prescription drugs on average compared to the U.S. despite having a higher per capita GDP.  

To report existing or new trade barriers and get assistance in removing them, contact either the U.S. Mission to the European Union or the Trade Agreement and Compliance Center.

 

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Global Business Navigator Chatbot Beta

Welcome to the Global Business Navigator, an artificial intelligence (AI) Chatbot from the International Trade Administration (ITA). This tool, currently in beta version testing, is designed to provide general information on the exporting process and the resources available to assist new and experienced U.S. exporters. The Chatbot, developed using Microsoft’s Azure AI services, is trained on ITA’s export-related content and aims to quickly get users the information they need. The Chatbot is intended to make the benefits of exporting more accessible by understanding non-expert language, idiomatic expressions, and foreign languages.

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As a beta product, the Chatbot is currently being tested and its responses may occasionally produce inaccurate or incomplete information. The Chatbot is trained to decline out of scope or inappropriate requests. The Chatbot’s knowledge is limited to the public information on the Export Solutions web pages of Trade.gov, which covers a wide range of topics on exporting. While it cannot provide responses specific to a company’s product or a specific foreign market, its reference pages will guide you to other relevant government resources and market research. Always double-check the Chatbot’s responses using the provided references or by visiting the Export Solutions web pages on Trade.gov. Do not use its responses as legal or professional advice. Inaccurate advice from the Chatbot would not be a defense to violating any export rules or regulations.

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