Trump Sends Norway Message Linking Nobel Snub to Greenland Strategy Trump wrote to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre stating he no longer feels obligated to think purely of peace after not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize, while insisting peace remains predominant [1][2]. He framed the snub as a catalyst to reassess U.S. priorities and explicitly cited “Complete and Total Control of Greenland” as a new focus [1][2]. The note arrived after Norway and Finland publicly opposed his upcoming tariff measures [2].

Tariff Threat Targets Eight Allies to Pressure Greenland Deal Trump announced a 10 % tariff starting February 1 on Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom, with a possible increase to 25 % by June 1 unless a Greenland agreement is reached [1][2]. He presented the tariffs as leverage to secure U.S. strategic and resource interests in Greenland [1][2]. Both outlets connect the tariff announcement directly to the Nobel‑snub message and the broader Arctic policy push [1][2].

Norwegian Prime Minister Confirms Receipt and Clarifies Nobel Process Jonas Gahr Støre publicly confirmed he received Trump’s letter and noted it followed his and Finland’s presidents’ protest of the tariff plan [2]. Støre emphasized that the Nobel Peace Prize is awarded by an independent committee, not the Norwegian government, distancing Norway from Trump’s claim [2]. His statement underscores diplomatic tension without indicating any policy shift on Greenland [2].