Norway: KrF stands up for import protection

Published 2021년 6월 28일

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The KrF party in the Norwegian government is working to ensure the agricultural sector has a well-functioning and predictable import protection. They believe the new free trade agreement with the UK, despite being the country's second most important trading partner, will not harm Norwegian agriculture. The party has also ensured that the government does not make any concessions on district agriculture, preventing new quotas for cattle, sheep/lambs, and cheese. While some concerns have been raised about the agreement potentially putting Norwegian jobs at risk, KrF believes it is necessary to protect agriculture and does not believe it will harm the industry.

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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 ...

Source: Bondebladet