Trump's Strong Warning: Give Me the Nobel Peace Prize or I'll Put Sanctions on Norwegian Oil.


Trump's Strong Warning: Give Me the Nobel Peace Prize or I'll Put Sanctions on Norwegian Oil.

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Trump's Strong Warning: Give Me the Nobel Peace Prize or I'll Put Sanctions on Norwegian Oil.

US President Donald Trump said he would put taxes on oil from Norway if he doesn't get a prize. He thinks he should get the Nobel Peace Prize, which is a big prize given every year.

Trump talked to reporters at the White House and said he thinks the government of Norway gives the prize. He doesn't want to talk about the Nobel Committee, which actually chooses who gets the prize.

Trump said it doesn't matter who gives out the prize, as long as they give it to him. He thinks that if Norway doesn't give him the prize, they will have problems.

Trump said he is good at making deals and that this could be a good deal for everyone. He said if Norway doesn't give him the prize, he will put a big tax on countries that buy oil from Norway.

Trump said he would rather solve this problem peacefully, but he might use force if he has to. He wants Norway to know that he is serious about getting the Nobel Peace Prize.


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What does Trump want from Norway?

Trump wants the Nobel Peace Prize from Norway.

What will Trump do if he doesn't get the prize?

He will put taxes on oil from Norway.

How does Trump feel about making deals?

Trump thinks he is good at making deals.


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