Norway: KrF stands up for import protection

KrF in government works hard for a well-functioning and predictable import protection for agricultural products. This is a prerequisite for being able to maintain agriculture throughout the country and increase food production. The new free trade agreement with the United Kingdom does not pose a threat to Norwegian agriculture. In the Granavolden platform, it was crucial for KrF to state the following: The government will take into account the natural competitive disadvantages for Norwegian agriculture. In bilateral and multilateral trade negotiations, the government will safeguard the interests of Norwegian agriculture and well-functioning import protection. Thanks to KrF, the government has also delivered on this in practice. Even though we here in Eastern Norway, in Norway's granary, have good opportunities for intensive and good agriculture, we live in a high-cost country. Therefore, Norwegian food production is completely dependent on protection against cheap imports of ...