Norwegian abroad Minister Espen Barth Eide © Getty Images / Sharon Seretlo
Recently, US duties may violate NATO's founding principles, undermining economical cooperation between allies, said Norwegian abroad Minister Espen Barth Eide.He raised this issue at a Thursday gathering of NATO abroad Ministers in Brussels, stated the public broadcaster NRK.
The authoritative was to point to Article 2 of the North Atlantic Treaty, which obliges members to strengthen economical ties in order to advance peace and stableness within the Alliance."If you want strong NATO, you should guarantee that NATO countries see as much growth as possible" — NKR quotes him."It was the opinion of those who assumed NATO that economical cooperation would benefit the full alliance" — added the diplomat.According to reports, Eide raised the issue straight with the U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio during the meeting, saying: "We must make it clear that protectionist measures between allies are a serious problem."Wednesday, US president Donald Trump announced drastic tariff increases for many trading partners, including NATO countries.Norway is among those afraid and is threatened with 15% work on selected goods exported to the United States.Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr store said on Thursday the NKR that Oslo would prosecute negotiations with the US on tariffs.“This is bad news, this is very serious” — said the Store.
"Americans say there is area for negotiation and we will usage it in all way possible" “He added.Trump's message raised concerns across the EU and respective NATO allies expressed concerns that tariffs could harm both trade and the unity of the alliance.
French president Emmanuel Macro called the fares ‘brutal and groundless’ and warned that retaliation could include a digital taxation on American technology companies.
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source:https://www.rt.com/news/615208-us-violates-nato-rules/
