U.S. President Donald Trump telephoned Norway’s finance minister, Jens Stoltenberg, in July, ostensibly to discuss trade tariffs but also to inquire about securing the Nobel Peace Prize, Norwegian business daily Dagens Naeringsliv reported. Stoltenberg confirmed the call took place, describing it as an unscheduled conversation that began while he was walking in Oslo. In comments to Reuters, Stoltenberg said the discussion centred on tariffs and broader economic cooperation ahead of a planned call between Trump and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Stoere, adding that several senior U.S. officials—including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer—joined the line. He declined to elaborate on the president’s Nobel remarks. The White House and the Norwegian Nobel Committee did not respond to requests for comment. The revelation comes as Washington and Oslo negotiate over a 15 percent U.S. tariff on Norwegian goods that took effect on 31 July. Trump has repeatedly argued he deserves the peace prize, noting nominations from Israel, Pakistan and Cambodia for his role in brokering cease-fires. Laureates are selected by a five-member committee appointed by Norway’s parliament, with the 2025 award scheduled to be announced in October.