Amid the row over US intelligence agency spying on European politicians with the help of Denmark, the Norwegian government on Thursday summoned a US embassy official, reports said.
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The United Kingdom has announced a new post-Brexit trade deal with Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein, boosting a relationship already worth £21.6 billion (€25.17 billion).
The agreement includes the digital and farming sectors and will boost the economy and support jobs, the British government said in a news release.
UK International Trade Secretary Liz Truss said the deal is a major boost for trade with the three other nations. It is said to be the most advanced the trio have done to date, with dedicated chapters on the digital trade and small businesses.
In what it describes as cutting edge digital provisions , the British statement says UK firms exporting to Norway and Iceland will benefit from commitments that limit red tape and allow goods to move seamlessly across borders .
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