U.S. President Donald Trump recently reached out to Norway's finance minister, Jens Stoltenberg, to discuss trade tariffs and the Nobel Peace Prize. This conversation took place last month, according to a report from a Norwegian business daily.

During the call, Trump reportedly expressed interest in the Nobel Peace Prize, which he believes he deserves due to his efforts in brokering peace agreements and ceasefires. Several countries, including Israel, Pakistan, and Cambodia, have nominated him for the prestigious award. Trump has noted that four of his predecessors in the White House have received the accolade.

The report indicated that the call was unexpected. "Out of the blue, while Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg was walking down the street in Oslo, Donald Trump called," the report stated, citing unnamed sources. It added, "He wanted the Nobel Prize – and to discuss tariffs."

The White House, Norway's finance ministry, and the Norwegian Nobel Committee did not respond immediately to requests for comments regarding the call. The Nobel Committee, which selects the laureates, consists of five members appointed by Norway's parliament, following the wishes of Alfred Nobel, the Swedish industrialist who established the prize.

The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded annually, with hundreds of candidates nominated each year. The announcement of the laureates occurs in October in Oslo.

Stoltenberg mentioned that this was not the first time Trump had brought up the Nobel Prize during their discussions. He confirmed that the primary purpose of the call was to talk about trade tariffs and economic cooperation, particularly ahead of Trump's upcoming conversation with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Stoere.

When asked if Trump made the Nobel Prize a significant topic during their conversation, Stoltenberg replied, "I will not go further into the content of the conversation."

The call included several White House officials, such as U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. On July 31, the White House announced a 15% tariff on imports from Norway, aligning with the European Union's tariff rate. Stoltenberg noted that discussions between Norway and the United States regarding these tariffs are ongoing.